U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum has requested more than $36 million in federal funding for 20 community projects across Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, including several infrastructure and public safety investments in the Portland metro area.
The funding requests, submitted as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process, target improvements in infrastructure, workforce development, child care and public safety, with projects spanning both urban and rural communities.
“When there’s money on the table for Oregon, I’m always first in line, elbows out, bringing home every dollar available,” said Rep. Janelle Bynum. “These projects are a vital step in making Oregon a better place to live. The funding will open doors to affordable child care, good-paying jobs, infrastructure upgrades, and better public safety resources. This money would make a real difference for our communities, and I will continue to fight for this funding in Congress.”
Several of the proposed projects are located in Clackamas County and surrounding communities, where funding would support stormwater improvements in West Linn, construction of a new transit operations center in Canby and development of a major wastewater infrastructure project serving the Middle Clackamas area.
Additional investments near the Portland region include funding for water system upgrades in communities such as Molalla, Mt. Angel and Silverton, as well as infrastructure improvements aimed at increasing system reliability and supporting future growth.
Across the district, infrastructure projects make up a significant portion of the requests, particularly in water, wastewater and stormwater systems. Cities including Albany, Lebanon and Stayton would receive funding to modernize aging infrastructure, reduce the risk of system failures and improve long-term capacity.
Public safety investments also account for a major share of the proposal. Funding requests include new equipment for fire districts, wildfire resiliency efforts and expanded emergency response capabilities, including an incident command center for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
The proposal also includes funding for law enforcement technology, such as body-worn cameras and related equipment for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to improve accountability and community safety.
Workforce development and education remain key priorities. A $1.5 million request for Central Oregon Community College would support advanced manufacturing training by funding new equipment, helping prepare students for in-demand jobs.
The plan also includes $1.5 million to develop a child care and family services hub in Redmond, addressing a critical need for working families and supporting broader economic stability.
Bynum said the funding requests build on her broader “K-30” agenda, which focuses on addressing economic challenges facing younger Americans by expanding access to education, housing and employment opportunities.
The projects now move through the congressional appropriations process, where lawmakers will determine which requests are ultimately funded.
