REP. CALVERT PRIORITIES INCLUDED IN FY2005 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS BILL
April 9, 2009
Press Release
Saturday, the House voted in favor of H.R. 4818, the FY2005 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The amalgamated bill included nine appropriations bills for a total of $388.4 billion in discretionary spending. When added to the other four discretionary appropriations bills, the total FY05 discretionary spending is $821.9 billion.
"I am very pleased that the House completed their work on appropriations for the fiscal year," said Rep. Ken Calvert. "I am pleased that many worthwhile local projects were included in the omnibus. California consistently receives less in federal appropriations than it pays in federal taxes. Our local communities need to see a return on their tax dollars in order to provide vital services for residents such as funding to improve transportation, to prevent gang violence and improve education."
An across-the-board cut of 0.83% will be applied to these figures through a general provision in the omnibus bill. A number of Calvert's requests were included in the omnibus bill. They are listed under their respective appropriations bills below.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
$25.3 million for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the containment and control of agricultural pests and diseases. APHIS is responsible for excluding these pests from plant and animal imports to the United States.
$2.1 million to continue Pierce's disease research. Pierce's disease is a grapevine disease which has plagued California's wine industry in recent years.
Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary
$250,000 for the COPS Law Enforcement Technology Program in the City of Corona, CA Police Department for law enforcement equipment.
$500,000 for I-SAFE under COPS Law Enforcement Technology Programs Account to educate children about internet safety.
Energy and Water Development
$17.9 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project which includes the Prado Dam.
$300,000 for the Riverside Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) which will ensure compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA requirements for a county-wide integrated development plan.
$195,000 for the Orange County Special Area Management Plan (SAMP). This SAMP will be the basis of a long-term Section 404 permit that will balance environmental and economic priorities in regulating wetland and aquatic resources in Orange County.
$178,000 for a Shoreline Erosion study in San Clemente. This feasibility study will assess the extent of San Clemente's shoreline erosion.
Interior
$6.5 million for the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Resource Research Institute Program. The research institute at the University of California at Riverside participates in this program and will receive a portion of the funding.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
$100,000 for La Sierra University in Riverside, CA, for science and computer equipment software.
$200,000 for the Orange County Council of Governments, Santa Ana, CA, for a Healthy Waterways Initiative. This will provide communities throughout the county with effective mitigation strategies to address the region's serious urban runoff problem.
$200,000 for Riverside County Office of Education, Riverside, CA, for the Riverside County Achievement Team (RCAT) Plus Program. This funding will go to further implement and develop the RCAT Plus model as a national model for collaborative intervention in low performing schools to raise achievement among special education students.
Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies
$2,000,000 for the Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP). The Riverside County Integrated Plan (RCIP) is a three-year local planning effort to coordinate all land use issues, including transportation, environmental, and housing concerns; CETAP is the transportation component of RCIP. This funding would help develop an alternative corridor between Riverside and Orange Counties.
$1,000,000 for the City of Riverside to construct a grade separation at an intersection of a highway and railroad tracks. Current at-grade crossings take an enormous toll on the residents of Riverside, particularly in terms of public safety emergency response delays, vehicular delays, vehicular safety, and air quality. There are at least 27 intersections that need a grade separation constructed. The City of Riverside will have the authority to choose which grade crossing to fund with this money.
$125,000 for the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) for any transit-related expenditures, such as building and operating transit centers, purchasing or operating their bus fleet, or developing additional transit projects.
$400,000 for the Temecula Transit Center. Mr. Calvert joined with Rep. Darrell Issa in support of this project.
$350,000 for the Hemet Transit Center. Mr. Calvert with Rep. Mary Bono in support of this project.
Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
$200,000 for Riverside Community College for new construction for the School of Nursing in Riverside, CA.
$350,000 for the Center for Environmental Research & Technology at the University of CA, Riverside. Funding will go to continue vital emissions research at the center.
$200,000 for the City of Riverside, CA for costs associated with the completion of the Arlanza Neighborhood Center.
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"I am very pleased that the House completed their work on appropriations for the fiscal year," said Rep. Ken Calvert. "I am pleased that many worthwhile local projects were included in the omnibus. California consistently receives less in federal appropriations than it pays in federal taxes. Our local communities need to see a return on their tax dollars in order to provide vital services for residents such as funding to improve transportation, to prevent gang violence and improve education."
An across-the-board cut of 0.83% will be applied to these figures through a general provision in the omnibus bill. A number of Calvert's requests were included in the omnibus bill. They are listed under their respective appropriations bills below.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
$25.3 million for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for the containment and control of agricultural pests and diseases. APHIS is responsible for excluding these pests from plant and animal imports to the United States.
$2.1 million to continue Pierce's disease research. Pierce's disease is a grapevine disease which has plagued California's wine industry in recent years.
Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary
$250,000 for the COPS Law Enforcement Technology Program in the City of Corona, CA Police Department for law enforcement equipment.
$500,000 for I-SAFE under COPS Law Enforcement Technology Programs Account to educate children about internet safety.
Energy and Water Development
$17.9 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction of the Santa Ana River Mainstem Project which includes the Prado Dam.
$300,000 for the Riverside Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) which will ensure compliance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and EPA requirements for a county-wide integrated development plan.
$195,000 for the Orange County Special Area Management Plan (SAMP). This SAMP will be the basis of a long-term Section 404 permit that will balance environmental and economic priorities in regulating wetland and aquatic resources in Orange County.
$178,000 for a Shoreline Erosion study in San Clemente. This feasibility study will assess the extent of San Clemente's shoreline erosion.
Interior
$6.5 million for the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Resource Research Institute Program. The research institute at the University of California at Riverside participates in this program and will receive a portion of the funding.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
$100,000 for La Sierra University in Riverside, CA, for science and computer equipment software.
$200,000 for the Orange County Council of Governments, Santa Ana, CA, for a Healthy Waterways Initiative. This will provide communities throughout the county with effective mitigation strategies to address the region's serious urban runoff problem.
$200,000 for Riverside County Office of Education, Riverside, CA, for the Riverside County Achievement Team (RCAT) Plus Program. This funding will go to further implement and develop the RCAT Plus model as a national model for collaborative intervention in low performing schools to raise achievement among special education students.
Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies
$2,000,000 for the Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP). The Riverside County Integrated Plan (RCIP) is a three-year local planning effort to coordinate all land use issues, including transportation, environmental, and housing concerns; CETAP is the transportation component of RCIP. This funding would help develop an alternative corridor between Riverside and Orange Counties.
$1,000,000 for the City of Riverside to construct a grade separation at an intersection of a highway and railroad tracks. Current at-grade crossings take an enormous toll on the residents of Riverside, particularly in terms of public safety emergency response delays, vehicular delays, vehicular safety, and air quality. There are at least 27 intersections that need a grade separation constructed. The City of Riverside will have the authority to choose which grade crossing to fund with this money.
$125,000 for the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) for any transit-related expenditures, such as building and operating transit centers, purchasing or operating their bus fleet, or developing additional transit projects.
$400,000 for the Temecula Transit Center. Mr. Calvert joined with Rep. Darrell Issa in support of this project.
$350,000 for the Hemet Transit Center. Mr. Calvert with Rep. Mary Bono in support of this project.
Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies
$200,000 for Riverside Community College for new construction for the School of Nursing in Riverside, CA.
$350,000 for the Center for Environmental Research & Technology at the University of CA, Riverside. Funding will go to continue vital emissions research at the center.
$200,000 for the City of Riverside, CA for costs associated with the completion of the Arlanza Neighborhood Center.
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