Community Project Funding Requests for Inclusion in FY 2027 Appropriations Legislation
Rep. Maxine Waters Statement on Community Project Funding (CPF) Requests for Inclusion in FY 2027 Appropriations Legislation
March 26, 2026
I am proud to request Community Project Funding (CPF) for the following 3 projects – which will benefit the diverse communities in my congressional district – in the FY 2027 appropriations legislation that is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee:
(Projects are listed in alphabetical order based on the name of the recipient and project. Click here for the financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letters for all CPF requests.)
El Camino College’s South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Center Project
Intended Recipient:
El Camino College, located at 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506.
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Purpose:
The funding would be used to acquire state-of-the-art training props and equipment, including specialized water rescue equipment, which is essential for the training of entry-level and advanced law enforcement and public safety personnel. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would address a critical training gap in the South Bay region, provide realistic yet safe water rescue training, and prepare law enforcement and public safety personnel for diverse emergency scenarios.
Gardena Community Safety and Auto Theft Reduction Project
Intended Recipient:
City of Gardena, located at 1700 W. 162nd St., Gardena, CA 90247.
Amount Requested: $1,700,000
Purpose:
The funding would be used by the City of Gardena to modernize and expand its public safety technology infrastructure, including camera systems and technology upgrades, traffic safety technology and enforcement systems, and community safety software upgrades. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these investments are designed to reduce crime, strengthen community trust, improve officer safety, and increase operational efficiency for the Police Department.
Torrance Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Enhancement Project
Intended Recipient:
City of Torrance, located at 3031 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503.
Amount Requested: $1,350,000
Purpose:
The funding would be used to enable the City of Torrance to implement a comprehensive public safety enhancement initiative that strengthens emergency response capabilities through infrastructure modernization and deployment of specialized life-saving equipment. This project includes two integrated components. First, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Modernization will upgrade the Torrance Police Department’s 911 Communications Center to ensure reliable 24/7 emergency communications, enhance interoperability, and strengthen regional coordination during large-scale incidents. Second, a new Medically Equipped Armored Rescue Vehicle (MedCat) will enable law enforcement and Tactical EMS personnel to safely extract victims and provide life-saving medical care in high-risk or “hot zone” environments where traditional EMS cannot operate. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these investments will create a resilient, interoperable emergency response system that enhances public safety, improves survivability outcomes, and strengthens regional mutual-aid capacity across the South Bay.