Washington, March 3 -- Congressman James R. Walkinshaw issued the following press release:

Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced today that $13,409,000 in federal funding for critical community projects across Northern Virginia has been secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills.

These projects, most of which Walkinshaw originally submitted to then-Congressman Gerry Connolly on behalf of Fairfax County while serving as the Board of Supervisors Legislative Chair, were continued and advanced by Walkinshaw upon his election to Congress. As a Member of Congress, Walkinshaw supported the Appropriations legislation that ultimately funded these community priorities for Virginia's 11th District.

"From safer streets and stro...