Congress Passed Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured by Klobuchar, Smith

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they secured $1,000,000 in funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal budget for a project to construct a new drinking water supply well in Bloomington. This project will help maintain an uninterrupted supply of safe, high-quality drinking water for homes and businesses alike. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-MN).

“We worked with local leaders to secure resources for this project to upgrade water infrastructure in Bloomington, and now it’s one key step closer to completion,” said Klobuchar. 

“People need to know that the water they are drinking is clean and safe, and updating the drinking water supply well helps do that for Bloomington residents," said Smith. “I’m glad to bring federal dollars back home for important local projects that will help make our communities in Minnesota healthier and stronger.”

Klobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called “Congressionally Directed Spending” (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.

Projects are expected to receive funding over the next several months.

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