Tlaib Announces $57,174,720 in Community Project Funding, Billions in FY27 Appropriations Requests for the 12th

Resources / Press Share on Tlaib Announces $57,174,720 in Community Project Funding, Billions in FY27 Appropriations Requests for the 12th Apr 08, 2026 Press DETROIT — Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) announced the priorities she’s fighting for in the federal appropriations process that determines federal funding for Fiscal Year 2027. Our communities deserve their fair share of resources to help families thrive in our district. “I am proud of our success in bringing investments home to our district through appropriations requests. I’ll never back down from fighting for real investments in every corner of Michigan’s 12th District,” said Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. “From clean water to home repairs for seniors, mold remediation, childcare, and infrastructure upgrades, our families deserve to thrive, not just survive. My neighbors are tired of begging for crumbs while the Trump Administration slashes our health care and food assistance to give billionaires massive tax breaks and fund endless wars. I will continue urging Congress to pass a budget that puts our communities first.” Congresswoman Tlaib led several congressional letters prioritizing the need for lead abatement, access to affordable, clean water, housing and health care for veterans, expanded childcare benefits, and household food safety. She also submitted 20 Community Project Funding requests that would bring $57,174,720 to every corner of Michigan’s 12th Congressional District to meet the needs of the communities. Congresswoman Tlaib’s FY2 7 appropriations requests include: $ 1.5 billion for Lead Service Line Replacement – 86 Representatives signed our letter to direct another $1.5 billion to states for lead pipe identification, removal, and replacement to keep us on track to replace all lead service lines in the next decade. $500 million for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program – 90 Representatives signed our letter supporting the Health and Human Services LIHWAP program’s efforts to keep residents connected to water service by helping pay off debts, bills, and other water expenses. Funding for the program has expired, and new funding is urgently needed. $650 million for State Veterans Homes – 92 Representatives signed our bipartisan letter supporting long-term and supportive care homes that provide safe, comfortable housing for our veterans in need. Establishing Employee Childcare Benefits – While Congressional staff in Washington, D.C. have access to childcare benefits, district office employees do not. Rep. Tlaib led a letter to correct this injustice and give the district office workers the support they need to take care of their own families so they can continue serving our residents at the highest level. 61 Representatives signed this letter that also calls for $20 million to fund employee childcare benefits. Directing FDA to study PFAS in pet food packaging – PFAS, toxic forever chemicals that can cause cancer, are in so many household products, including the packaging our pets’ food comes in. Directing the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a study is the first step towards banning these harmful chemicals and keeping our families safe. 9 Members signed this bipartisan letter. Congresswoman Tlaib submitted the following requests for Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2027: City of Detroit, Accessibility Repairs and Home Improvements, $5,000,000 The City of Detroit is requesting funding to implement a city-wide accessibility program providing home modifications for residents with disabilities. The initiative emphasizes “Aging in Place” with specific resource allocation to support seniors in maintaining independence through home safety and accessibility retrofits. Detroit Public Schools Community District, High School Workforce Development Initiative, $4,000,000 The funding would be used to support building out the infrastructure for neighborhood high schools to function as robust workforce development spaces, ensuring that students can pursue rigorous academics while preparing for high-demand careers. Wayne County, Home Repair, $2,000,000 The funding would be used to administer a home repair program in Wayne County. The home repair services will ensure safe, affordable housing plus leverage federal Home Weatherization Program funds. The project will improve over 100 homes. City of Southfield, Inglenook Park Accessibility, Safety, and Aging Infrastructure Improvements, $2,110,000 This project focuses on improving accessibility, safety, and aging infrastructure at one of Southfield’s most heavily used community parks. Due to age and heavy use, several key amenities need improvement. City of Detroit, Mold Remediation Program, $5,000,000 The project will conduct targeted household mold remediation in Detroit neighborhoods where poverty, asthma disparities, and flood-related basement water damage most overlap, focusing on homes impacted by the federally declared June 2021 and August 2023 storm and flooding disast