HOMESTEAD, FL -  Congressman Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28) met with Mayor Steve Losner, Chief Alexander Rolle, and Councilmen Clemente Canabal and Larry Roth to address local community needs and collaborate on upcoming federal funding projects for the region.

Homestead is one of the fastest growing communities in Miami-Dade County and the beating heart of South Florida’s agricultural industry — a major contributor to our state’s thriving economy. As the Representative for this vitally important area, Rep. Giménez is proud to fight for additional funding to address the community’s needs, enhance public safety, and invest in critical infrastructure.

The Mayor and the City Councilmen thanked Congressman Giménez for his leadership in the House of Representatives & success in prioritizing funding for the City of Homestead.

“As the City of Homestead’s Representative in Congress, I am proud to spearhead projects prioritizing our communities' needs,” said Rep. Gimenez. “I look forward to continuing working collaboratively with Mayor Losner, the City Council, and the entire City of Homestead team to deliver federal funding for public safety and infrastructure initiatives in Southern Miami-Dade County”.

Please see below for a list of projects Rep. Gimenez is fighting for:

• $750,000 for Body Worn Camera Program in FY2022 CJS Appropriations Bill
  
  
• $2,000,000 for Homestead Septic to Sewer in FY2023 Interior-Environment Appropriations Bill
  
  
• $1,000,000 for Downtown Revitalization and Resilient Electrical Infrastructure Project in FY2023 THUD Appropriations Bill
  
  
•  $3,500,000 for Pump Station 22 Upgrades Project in FY2024 THUD Appropriations Bill
  
  
• $3,500,000 for SW 162nd Ave Roadway and Bridge Expansion Project in FY2024 THUD Appropriations Bill