In Fiscal Year 2027, Representative Larsen submitted 20 funding requests for important community projects in Washington's Second Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible nonprofit entities are permitted to receive funding.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Representative Larsen has certified that he, his spouse and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.

NOTE: The projects are listed alphabetically by Subcommittee.

Agriculture

Channel Drive Waterline

$1,500,000

Town of La Conner, 204 Douglas St, La Conner, WA 98257

The funding will replace a failing waterline and provide clean drinking water for nearly 100 residents, as well as an adequate supply of water for fire protection needs.

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a)(2). 

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Concrete High School Heating System Replacement and Infrastructure Upgrade

$4,500,000

Concrete School District #11, 35789 Airport Way, Concrete, WA 98237

The funding will replace a failing oil-fired boiler system with modern electric heat pump boilers, upgraded electrical infrastructure and backup power generation, ensuring reliable heating and support emergency response and temporary sheltering capability for east Skagit County. 

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Expansion and Renovation of Fire Hall

$1,451,247

Whatcom County Fire District #5, 2030 Benson Road, Point Roberts, WA, 98281

The funding will construct a 3,680 square foot addition to house new vehicles and equipment, enhance training capabilities, revamp space for medical and health care providers and provide dorm space for volunteers to ensure that the fire district can respond to public safety hazards effectively. 

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Hub Building Restoration Project

$2,000,000

Port of Skagit, 15400 Airport Drive, Burlington, WA 98233

The funding will restore a historic building for use as a public events center, creating a gathering space for community groups and the general public.  

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Island County Emergency Power Resiliency

$1,031,250

Island County, 1 NE 7th Street, Coupeville, WA 98239

The funding will purchase and install new emergency generators and associated infrastructure for county government offices, the county jail and the county’s law and justice building, ensuring reliable emergency power and preventing disruptions to essential county operations during power outages. 

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Island Health OB Surgical Expansion Project

$2,715,000

Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2, 1211 24th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221

The funding will add equipment for a new operating suite dedicated to obstetrics and upgrade the existing surgical suite and other related health care facilities at Island Hospital, improving the hospital’s maternal and neonatal health capabilities, including for rural communities and military families.  

This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Commerce, Justice, Science

ICSO Radio Upgrade Project 

$1,459,405

Island County Sheriff’s Office, 101 NE 6th Street Coupeville, WA 98239

The funding will upgrade their aging handheld and mobile radios to multi-band UHF/VHF radios, allowing the radios to be interoperable with other federal, state and local radio systems. 

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Japanese Gulch Creek Daylighting Project 

$2,124,000

City of Mukilteo, 11930 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA 98275

The funding will daylight Japanese Gulch Creek and create a nearshore estuary, revitalizing the stream corridor for salmon rearing and improving an informal walking path with a multiuse path, soft armored shoreline protection and pedestrian amenities.  

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq.).

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here


Homeland Security

Everson Dual-Use Emergency Shelter & Response Center 

$1,500,000

City of Everson, 111 W Main St. Everson, WA 98247

The funding will develop a dual-use emergency facility that will function as a disaster shelter, an emergency supply coordination hub and a meeting and operations space during floods and other emergencies. This project will strengthen Everson’s ability to safely house residents during disasters, coordinate multi-agency response efforts and manage emergency supplies and recovery operations.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 614 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5196c), as amended by section 202 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act). 

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Station #81 Relocation out of the Floodplain

$11,032,429

Whatcom County Fire District #1, 101 E Main St, Everson, WA 98247

The funding will relocate the district’s primary fire station in Everson, WA out of a FEMA designated floodplain, strengthening regional disaster resilience and ensuring equitable access to reliable emergency services for rural and Tribal populations.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 203 of the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5133), as amended by Section 1234, National Public Infrastructure Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation, of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018. 

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here


Interior and Environment

Division 22-1 Reservoir Replacement and Seismic Improvements 

$700,000

Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District, Bellingham, WA 98229

The funding will replace the existing Division 22-1 drinking water reservoir to improve the water supply's seismic resiliency to protect the water and fire protection services for 1,000 people.

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Expansion & Upgrade 

$4,000,000

Eastsound Water and Sewer District, 143 Cessna Road, Eastsound, WA 98245

The funding will expand and upgrade the district’s centralized wastewater treatment facility to ensure reliable wastewater treatment for residents, businesses and visitors in Eastsound and on Orcas Island.  

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here


Transportation, Housing and Urban Development

Blaine Harbor Fueling Station

$2,800,000

Port of Bellingham, 1801 Roeder Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98225

The funding will design and construct an in-water fueling station at Blaine Harbor to serve commercial fishing, seafood processing, marine trades and recreational users.  

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 46 USC 54301.

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Fuels Research & Development Center 

$3,000,000

Snohomish County, 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201

The funding will build a facility that will provide comprehensive Sustainable Aviation Fuel qualification, supporting the aviation and manufacturing sectors that are critical to Washington state’s economy.  

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5). 

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Concrete Sauk Valley Road Bank Stabilization (MP 3.7) Construction

$5,000,000

Skagit County, 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

The funding will repair an eroding riverbank that supports Concrete Sauk Valley Road in eastern Skagit County, allowing the road to reopen and avoid a 32-mile detour that delays the reliable movement of freight, add costs for businesses and motorists and significantly harms the response time of emergency services. 

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133. 

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Cordata Elementary School Security Improvements 

$300,000

Bellingham School District, 1985 Barkley Boulevard, Bellingham, WA 98226

The funding will expand the entrance of Cordata Elementary School to ensure that access is controlled through a vestibule that meets the district’s safety standards for entry and exit points at schools. 

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5). 

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Mariner Library and Community Campus

$10,000,000

Sno-Isle Intercounty Rural Library District, 7312 35th Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271

The funding will build an expanded public library to provide educational opportunities, workforce training, job search assistance, small business support and access to high-speed internet and technology, serving more than 12,000 residents annually. 

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is consistent with purposes authorized in 42 U.S.C.5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4), and/or 5305(a)(5). 

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Orcas Landing Marine Facility Improvements

$4,000,000

San Juan County, 1609 Beaverton Valley Road, Friday Harbor, WA 98250

The funding will replace a structurally deficient public dock that community members rely on for transient moorage to conduct essential business and receive services on rural Orcas Island. This facility is also a vital transportation link to Washington State Ferries for many residents who live on neighboring islands that do not have ferry service.  

The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 46 USC 54301.

Signed Disclosure Letter: Click Here

Slater Road Elevation Construction