{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://bresnahan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/bresnahan-secures-1m-dallas-area-wastewater-infrastructure-expansion", "Bresnahan secures $1M for Dallas area wastewater infrastructure expansion", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "PA", "Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.", "B001327", "bresnahan.house.gov", "bresnahan", "https://bresnahan.house.gov/media", "scraper", "U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Jr., R-Dallas Township, this week said when infrastructure \u2014 especially water and wastewater infrastructure \u2014 is left behind, everyone is affected.\n\nBresnahan joined Dallas Area Municipal Authority (DAMA) leaders to announce $1,000,000 in federal funding to upgrade DAMA\u2019s wastewater infrastructure.\n\n\u201cReliable sewer systems protect public health, safeguard our environment, support economic growth, and ensure our communities can continue to thrive,\u201d Bresnahan said. \u201cThis investment into the Dallas Area Municipal Authority\u2019s wastewater infrastructure will ensure we stay ahead of challenges instead of waiting for emergencies.\u201d\n\nThe project is the first step in a larger regional effort to strengthen the area\u2019s wastewater infrastructure. It will begin building a backup wastewater pipeline beneath the Susquehanna River, creating a second route to keep wastewater flowing if the primary line is damaged or taken out of service. By adding this safeguard, the project will improve reliability, reduce the risk of service disruptions, and better protect surrounding communities and the environment.\n\nBresnahan was joined by State Representative Brenda Pugh, DAMA Executive Director Jim Reino, and Mark Grochocki of State Sen. Lisa Baker\u2019s office.\n\n\u201cThis is what local, state, and federal agencies working together toward a common goal looks like,\u201d Pugh, R-Dallas Township, said. \u201cI want to thank Congressman Bresnahan for keeping it local and bringing funding that our communities need back home.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is one of the first times in a long time that we\u2019ve gotten the federal government to take a look at our entire sewer system and the challenges we face,\u201d Reino said. \u201cCongressman Bresnahan has been the first person on the federal side to come to our aid and say, \u2018I want to listen. Tell me what we can do.\u2019\u201d\n\nThis project is one of 13 that Bresnahan said he has secured federal funding for in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process, including other projects to improve wastewater infrastructure, as well as investments in roads, bridges, housing, education, and law enforcement.\n\nHe said he also supported the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which expands access to federal water resources programs and helps communities improve wastewater systems, reduce flood risks, and invest in long-term resilience.\n\n\u201cI want to thank the Dallas Area Municipal Authority for their work and advocacy for this project,\u201d Bresnahan said. \u201cTheir work often happens behind the scenes, but it is essential to the quality of life people enjoy every day. I\u2019ll continue working with them and in Washington to make sure all our communities have the infrastructure they need to succeed.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://bresnahan.house.gov/media/in-the-news/bresnahan-secures-1m-dallas-area-wastewater-infrastructure-expansion"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.3014338910579681, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}