{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/67-million-community-projects-marylands-6th-district-secured-congresswoman", "$6.7 Million for Community Projects in Maryland\u2019s 6th District Secured by Congresswoman McClain Delaney, Signed into Law", "2025-11-19", "2025", "2025-11", "Democrat", "House", "MD", "April McClain Delaney", "M001232", "mcclaindelaney.house.gov", "mcclaindelaney", "https://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) announced $6,691,000 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) has been signed into law for seven projects across Maryland\u2019s 6th District, maintaining full funding levels approved by the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration in July.\n\nThese allotted funds provide crucial, community-level support to Western and Mountain Maryland, enhancing public safety, accessible health care, and support for our rural populations. For towns like Westernport, who faced historic flooding back in May and were denied essential aid from the Trump Administration\u2019s Federal Emergency Management Agency, these funds will be an incredible step forward for disaster recovery and prevention.\n\n\u201cWhen I first took office, I traveled far and wide across Maryland\u2019s 6th District, meeting with community leaders and advocates to identify local projects that could make the greatest impact on our communities with federal dollars,\u201d said Rep. McClain Delaney. \u201cI\u2019m proud to announce that seven of those projects have been signed into law, and I am eager to see firsthand how these funds will make life easier and safer for our families.\u201d\n\nThese projects do not encompass all requested funding for Maryland\u2019s 6th District \u2014 15 total were requested by Rep. McClain Delaney in May and approved by committee. The 8 other projects are awaiting final passage through other spending packages and will be voted on by Congress in the near future.\n\nThe following funds were awarded to their designated projects by the House Committee on Appropriations and have received final approval from Congress for inclusion in the FY 2026 federal funding package:\n\nAllegany County\n\n$986,000 for the Town of Lonaconing\u2019s New Georges Creek Waterline\n\n\u201cThe Town of Lonaconing deeply appreciates Congresswoman April McClain Delaney\u2019s dedication to securing funding for the installation of water lines on New Georges Creek Road. This investment in our Western Maryland community will aid in improving the quality of life by ensuring reliable access to clean and safe drinking water for our residents and providing peace of mind by reducing concerns about water quality or potential service disruptions,\u201d said Jack Coburn, Mayor of Lonaconing.\n\n$675,000 for the Potomac Fire Company\u2019s No. 2 Engine Replacement\n\n\u201cCongresswoman McClain Delaney has consistently demonstrated her commitment to public safety, and her support for replacing our over 30-year-old engine is a testament to that dedication. In light of the recent floods that impacted Westernport and southern Allegany County, her efforts couldn't be more timely. This new apparatus will greatly enhance our ability to serve and protect our neighbors when seconds matter most,\" said Jonathan Dayton, FF/EMT & Public Information Officer.\n\n$1,000,000 for the City of Cumberland\u2019s Membrane Filtration Building\n\n\u201cThe City of Cumberland's Water Filtration Plant began serving the community in 1913 and continues to serve 46,000 community members with the original conventional filtration process. The existing plant is reaching the end of its useful life and is incapable of addressing emerging contaminants. With the support of the City's Federal partners, this grant will allow the City to begin design work on a new Water Filtration Building that will utilize state-of-the-art membrane filtration, which is capable of removing disinfection byproducts as well as emerging contaminants such as PFAS. This grant will aid in protecting our community's water supply for future generations,\u201d said Ray Morriss, Mayor of Cumberland.\n\nFrederick County\n\n$1,015,000 for the Brunswick Reservoir\n\n\"The City of Brunswick\u2019s storage reservoir has been a cornerstone of our municipal potable water distribution system for over a century. However, due to the inevitable effects of aging and structural degradation, the reservoir has experienced persistent leakage. The city plans to construct a modern, one-million-gallon concrete ground storage tank,\u201d said Nathan Brown, Mayor of Brunswick. \u201cThis infrastructure investment is designed to ensure reliable water storage and fire protection for our community, with the hope that it will serve future generations for the next hundred years. Continued partnerships with our federal representatives remain critical for small communities and our infrastructure needs. We are pleased to see Congresswoman McClain Delaney include the Brunswick reservoir project as one of her community funding requests.\"\n\n$1,000,000 for Mount Saint Mary\u2019s Quality Drinking Water Project\n\n\u201cWe are incredibly grateful to Congresswoman McClain Delaney for her support of our rural community\u2019s quality drinking water project. The impact of this project will be felt by students and employees at the Mount, patients at Frederick Health Urgent Care, visitors at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, and residents of the Town of Emmitsburg. A new water treatment plant will improve the water system\u2019s reliability, efficiency, capacity, and resiliency\u2014and strengthen our local, rural economy,\u201d said Gerard J. Joyce, President of Mount Saint Mary's University.\n\nGarrett County\n\n$1,000,000 for the Garrett Regional Medical Center\u2019s Radiology/Oncology Department Expansion\n\n\u201cWe are very excited and grateful to be included as a top priority for funding by Congresswoman McClain Delaney. This funding, which supports the design and engineering phase of adding radiation oncology to our Cancer Center, means we will largely eliminate the need for cancer patients to travel to receive the care they need. Congresswoman McClain Delaney's leadership on this project will enable GRMC to provide lifesaving care close to home while improving health outcomes among some of Maryland\u2019s most vulnerable, rural populations,\u201d said Mark Boucot, Chief Executive Officer of WVU Medicine, Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Maryland.\n\nWashington County\n\n$1,015,000 for San Mar\u2019s Full Service Housing for Transition-Age Youth\n\n\u201cSan Mar Family & Community Services shares gratitude and sincere appreciation to Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and her team for their invaluable leadership and unwavering support in addressing the critical needs of transition-age youth across Western Maryland. This vital support ensures that our organization can continue the implementation of our plan for full-service housing for transition-age youth\u2013more than just a housing solution, enabling the provision of comprehensive wraparound services tailored to the unique challenges and aspirations of each young person we will serve. This aligns perfectly with the shared vision of fostering environments where all young people can not only survive but truly thrive, achieving the kind of fulfilling outcomes that every family desires for its children,\u201d said Keith Fanjoy, CEO, San Mar Family and Community Services, Inc.\n\n###\n\nFor updates, follow Rep. McClain Delaney at @RepAprilDelaney.\n\nCongresswoman April McClain Delaney was elected in 2024 to serve Maryland\u2019s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses all or part of Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Congress, McClain Delaney is focused on improving US competitiveness and innovation, protecting our natural environment and championing policies that represent the values and priorities of Maryland\u2019s 6th District.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:52:45Z"]], "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://mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-releases/67-million-community-projects-marylands-6th-district-secured-congresswoman"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5809000469744205, "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"}