Washington, May 12 -- Congresswoman Lateefah Simon issued the following press release:

Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) has brought over $142 million in federal funding home to the East Bay since the start of this year. In the month of April alone, she announced over $124 million for organizations and projects across CA-12. This most recent funding the Congresswoman secured will go towards affordable housing, scientific research, public safety initiatives, and the arts.

"I am extremely focused on bringing resources back to the East Bay and into my Congressional district to improve the lives of my constituents," said Congresswoman Simon. "This $142 million in funding I've secured since the start of the year will help bolster the inc...