Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the inclusion of funding totaling more than $19,792,000 that she secured for California’s 26th Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act (H.R. 6938). This funding ensures continued federal investments in important infrastructure and public safety initiatives across the region.
“Every year, I am eager to deliver for my constituents by fighting for the federal funding that is needed to keep our communities moving forward,” said Congresswoman Brownley. “I am so proud to have continued my strong partnership with local leaders and community stakeholders across the region as we advanced our shared commitment to improving and strengthening the lives and livelihoods of all those who call Ventura County home.
“From securing critical resources to support victims of crime to replacing dilapidated pipelines across the county to bolstering engines of job growth like our ports and harbors, this package of bills allows for substantial investments that will upgrade regional infrastructure, strengthen our local economy, and improve public well-being.
“I am so pleased that the House approved funding for these critical community initiatives with overwhelmingly bipartisan support. As these spending bills get considered by the Senate and make their way to the President’s desk, my hope is that the important provisions included for Ventura County in the funding package will be delivered promptly and without modification.”
The FY2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies portion of the bill includes the following Community Projects:
- $1,031,000 for the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office East County Family Justice Center Project
- $900,000 for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department DNA Automated Workflow Project
The FY2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies portion of the bill includes the following Community Projects:
- $1,092,000 for the Calleguas Municipal Water District Lake Bard Pump Station Project
- $1,092,000 for the City of Oxnard for Cast Iron Pipe Replacement Project
- $1,092,000 for the City of Santa Paula Cross-Town Pipeline Project
Additionally, the Energy and Water Appropriations portion of the bill continues programmatic funding championed by Brownley for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in Ventura County, including:
- $8,230,000 for dredging of Channel Islands Harbor
- $5,980,000 for dredging of Ventura Harbor
- $375,000 in donor port funds for the Port of Hueneme
In total, Brownley secured over $19,792,000 million for critical investments throughout Ventura County and the Conejo Valley in this appropriations package.
The text of the funding package and Joint Explanatory Statements for each division are available here.
The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on January 8, 2026 with a strong bipartisan vote of 397-28. The legislation is expected to be considered by the U.S. Senate in the coming days before heading to the President for signature.
In December, the first 3 appropriations bills were enacted. Congress is still working to come to agreement on the remaining 6 appropriations bills ahead of the January 30th expiration of the current continuing resolution.