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U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar announced Friday that she secured $25.6 million in federal funding for 13 community projects in Florida’s 27th Congressional District as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7148). The spending package, supported by Salazar, was signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026. The funding covers a range of priorities across Miami-Dade County, including public safety, flood mitigation, infrastructure improvements, medical research, and environmental protection.
“This is about keeping my promise to South Florida,” said Rep. Salazar. “Every dollar secured in this bill reflects my commitment to fight for our families, our seniors, our small businesses, and our neighborhoods. I will never stop working to ensure that the taxpayers of FL-27 see their hard-earned dollars come back home, improving safety, strengthening infrastructure, protecting our water, and building a stronger future for our community.”
This year’s projects include investments in law enforcement equipment, expansion of flood control infrastructure in vulnerable neighborhoods, stormwater system upgrades, roadway resurfacing, and improvements to Port of Miami’s cargo capacity. Additional funding supports cancer research at FIU, construction of a senior activity center in West Miami, septic-to-sewer conversions in South Miami, and coastal resilience initiatives in Key Biscayne.
A full list of the 13 funded projects is available through the congresswoman’s office.
Prior Years’ Funding
The FY26 allocation follows previous federal funding secured for the district:
- FY24: $23.05 million for 14 projects
- FY23: $23.86 million for 12 projects
- FY22: $17 million for 8 projects
Earlier projects funded flood mitigation and water quality improvements in Little Havana, West Miami, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, South Miami, and Key Biscayne; affordable senior housing in Miami; expansion of healthcare facilities; coral reef restoration; resiliency upgrades at Mount Sinai Medical Center; infrastructure improvements at Port of Miami; and development of Veterans Park in Palmetto Bay.
Since taking office, Salazar’s office reports that more than $89.5 million has been secured for 47 community projects within Florida’s 27th District.
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