WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $963,000 in funding for a project to replace Eden Prairie Police Department’s Public Safety Mobile Command Center. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representative Dean Phillips (D-MN). The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage. 

“This project will upgrade the Eden Prairie’s Police Department Public Safety Mobile Command Center, ensuring our law enforcement officers have the tools they need to keep our communities safe,” said Klobuchar. 

“First responders work around the clock to help Minnesotans in times of crisis, and they should have the right equipment to support their work. Thanks to this federal funding, Eden Prairie’s Police Department will be able to get a new, state-of-the-art Mobile Command Center,” said Smith. “Upgrading technology will help make sure Minnesotans are cared for safely and efficiently.” 

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.

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