{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://jayapal.house.gov/2025/12/11/jayapal-helps-secure-4-4-million-for-recycling-program-for-the-city-of-shoreline/", "Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline", "2025-12-11", "2025", "2025-12", "Democrat", "House", "WA", "Pramila Jayapal", "J000298", "jayapal.house.gov", "jayapal", "https://jayapal.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing $4,448,848 in grant funding for the City of Shoreline\u2019s establishment of the Shoreline Reuse Center, through the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIR) program.\n\n\u201cThis funding will help the City of Shoreline to move towards zero waste, while creating a space for community programming and sustainability education. It is not only a space to ensure greater recycling in our community, but also to promote a culture of reuse and less waste,\u201d said Jayapal. \u201cI am proud to have supported this project, which is another step toward strengthening our region\u2019s climate resilience for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are honored that Shoreline\u2019s proposal was selected in such a competitive national grant process. The Shoreline Reuse Center will empower our community to reduce waste, extend the life of everyday goods, and build on our culture of reuse and repair,\u201d said Shoreline Mayor Chris Roberts. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to be leading the way in creating innovative solutions that benefit both our environment and our residents. We are grateful for Representative Jayapal\u2019s help in making this grant a reality for Shoreline.\u201d\n\nThe Shoreline Reuse Center will serve as a central hub for collecting, repurposing, and recycling waste from local businesses and residents. The project will also include building facilities for storing and selling salvaged materials, expanding the existing community tool library and bike shop, and providing space for local reuse and repair organizations. These organizations will also be able to offer additional services and educational programs aimed at promoting waste reduction and sustainability. The location will also feature a community bike and repair shop.\n\nShoreline\u2019s Reuse Center is a significant investment that will enhance the region\u2019s climate resilience. The Reuse Center will divert over 700 tons of municipal waste and construction materials. It will also advance Shoreline\u2019s Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent. The Center will support regional efforts to achieve zero waste of economically valuable resources by 2030.\n\nThe EPA selected 17 local governments for grants totaling $58 million for SWIR funding, including the Shoreline Reuse Center.\n\nJayapal\u2019s letter of support can be read here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "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://jayapal.house.gov/2025/12/11/jayapal-helps-secure-4-4-million-for-recycling-program-for-the-city-of-shoreline/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.2585711665451527, "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"}