Congresswoman Tenney Celebrates House Passage of Funding Package Including Key NY-24 Water Projects

Washington, D.C. – Congresswomen Claudia Tenney (NY-24)  today announced the House passage of the CJS–Interior–Energy and Water appropriations funding package, which includes funding for several priority Community Project Funding initiatives she submitted on behalf of communities across New York’s 24th Congressional District.

This funding package advances targeted investments to improve clean water access, drinking water infrastructure, and environmental resilience across Upstate New York. Passage of the package in the House represents an important step toward modernizing aging infrastructure, protecting public health, and strengthening long-term economic stability in communities throughout the district.

Projects Included for NY-24: 

• Genesee County — $10,000,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in Genesee County.
• Town of Phelps — $1,000,000 for their sanitary sewer distribution improvement project.
• Village of Geneseo — $1,000,000 for water and sewer system improvements.
• Village of Waterloo — $750,000 for sewer system improvements and wastewater treatment plant upgrades.
• Town of Throop — $750,000 for water improvement project.
• Village of Mexico — $750,000 for water system improvement project.

“Reliable water and sewer infrastructure is essential for public health, economic growth, and quality of life across Upstate New York,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “I am pleased the House passed this funding package to advance priority projects for communities across NY-24. These investments will modernize critical water systems, protect local resources, and support families and businesses throughout the region. I worked closely with local leaders to advance projects that address meaningful needs and reflect responsible use of taxpayer dollars, and the passage of this critical legislation will deliver real results for our district.”

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