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| https://walden.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/greg-walden-announces-15-million-economic-support-hermiston | Greg Walden Announces $1.5 Million in Economic Support for Hermiston | 2020-09-08 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | OR | Greg Walden | W000791 | walden.house.gov | legacy | Today, Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced a CARES Act grantof $1.5 million for the city of Hermiston, Oregon. "I've said it before and I will say it again - the Trump Administration and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross continue to deliver for Oregonians and provide the support we need in our part of the state to help us recover from some of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This money will support new water infrastructure in Hermiston, helping to grow the economy and jobs in eastern Oregon. I am glad to see that the essential funding from the CARES Act continues to flow into communities in Oregon and I look forward to ensuring that sustains,"said Walden. Thisfunding will help improve water, sewer, and road infrastructure within the South Hermiston Industrial Parkwhichis projected to create 250 jobs as well as generate $70 million in private investment. Thisgrant is a result of the CARES Act, which Walden helped usher into law in March. This funding comes in addition to the EDA grantannouncedfor Oregon's Second District in late August.Learn more about the fundinghere. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |