Congresswoman Ramirez, Community Organizations, Urge Congressional Leadership to Pass Government Funding, $13.5 Million for Local Projects
Chicago, IL — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) was joined by community leaders in IL’s 3rd District for a press conference urging Congressional Leadership to finally pass an FY24 Government Funding plan that responds to the needs of American families. Mario F. García, Executive Director of Onward House, Kristin Horne, Program Director of Here to Stay Land Trust, and Melinda J. Metzger, Executive Director of PACE were in attendance.
During the press conference, the Congresswoman noted that included in the proposed FY24 funding is $13.5 million for 15 community projects in Illinois Third Congressional District to help secure safe, affordable housing, expand food security efforts, and make important infrastructure improvements.
“With 15 days until the first Continuing Resolution deadline, I am clear we need to fund the government. If Congress fails to pass funding legislation, it is possible that critical projects that communities across IL desperately need may be in jeopardy,” said Congresswoman Ramirez.
She went on to state: “It’s a new year. It’s time to refocus and recommit ourselves to the appropriations process. We need to stop the political games. We are here today highlighting the possibilities in Illinois’ Third Congressional District.”
"In light of the imminent challenges posed by the substantial increase in freight train traffic through our downtown resulting from the recent $31 billion CPKC railroad merger, the Village of Bensenville is particularly grateful for Congresswoman Delia Ramirez's steadfast efforts to secure funding for crucial community projects. The grade separation on York Road over the CPKC railroad tracks is of paramount importance to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, as well as to mitigate the disruptions caused by the surge in freight traffic. We appreciate Congresswoman Ramirez's advocacy for Community Project Funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriation funding bills. Despite the delays in passing these bills by the 118th Congress, we remain hopeful that our government will prioritize and allocate the necessary resources to address both the immediate challenges and the long-term needs of communities like Bensenville,” shared Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimon.