Dexter Brings Home $1 Million in Federal Funding for Sandy’s Wastewater Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that she advanced $1,092,000 in Community Project Funding for the City of Sandy to build a new wastewater pipeline. The funding was included in the bipartisan legislative package comprised of three spending bills for Fiscal Year 2026 that passed the House of Representatives. It now awaits Senate passage.
“Sandy and the incredible people who call it home deserve a fierce advocate in Washington, D.C.—one that listens and gets things done,” said Rep. Dexter. “That’s why I fought to bring home more than a million dollars to support a critical wastewater pipeline and protect our drinking water after hearing directly from local leaders. I’m just getting started in fighting for our community.”
"We are grateful that the House included funding for our wastewater improvement project in the bill it passed today. This funding would directly reduce the amount Sandy needs to borrow to construct our pipeline, meaning less pressure on our ratepayers and a more affordable future for our community,” said City Manager Tyler Deems.
Additionally, Dexter secured funding for the following programs in Portland, Gresham, and Multnomah County:
$1,092,000 to the City of Portland to replace equipment at the Columbia Blvd Wastewater Treatment Plant and continue meeting water quality requirements.
$1,005,000 to the City of Gresham to support a program that has significantly reduced crime in one of Oregon’s most at-risk communities.
$907,000 to the City of Gresham to improve police and emergency response efficiency.
$1,092,000 to the City of Gresham to make improvements in the Wastewater Treatment Plant to remove ammonia in the water created by growth in the semiconductor industry.
$360,000 to Multnomah County to address pesticide pollution in our water that threatens salmon, orcas, humans, and more.
$800,000 to Multnomah County to support behavioral health needs within the criminal justice system.
Community Project Funding (CPF) allows Members of Congress to direct federal dollars to specific, locally requested projects that address community-identified needs. Under House rules, each Member of Congress may submit up to 15 CPF requests for inclusion in the annual government funding bills. Congresswoman Dexter submitted the maximum number, and all 15 were accepted into the proposed House appropriations bills. The consolidated funding package today included seven projects.
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