Ro Khanna Secures $13.5 Million for Community Projects

Funding will support housing, transit, water infrastructure, and more in California's 17th Congressional District

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Representative Ro Khanna has announced that he secured over $13.5 million in new federal funding for 13 community projects across California's 17th Congressional District. The funding will go towards a range of initiatives including transportation and street safety improvements, public transit expansions, housing and social services, education and workforce development, and water infrastructure upgrades.

Why it matters

This federal funding represents a significant investment in the infrastructure, housing, and social services needs of Khanna's district, which covers parts of Silicon Valley. The diverse array of projects funded aims to strengthen the region's transportation networks, expand access to affordable housing and social services, and upgrade critical water systems - all of which are important for supporting the long-term economic growth and quality of life in the area.

The details

The funding package includes $1 million for the Pruneridge Avenue Complete Streets Project in Santa Clara to expand bicycle networks and improve pedestrian safety, $2 million for Sunnyvale's Safe Routes to Schools and Parks project, $850,000 for Newark's Cedar Boulevard Complete Streets Project, and $1.2 million for the Silicon Valley Hopper micro-transit shuttle. On the housing and social services front, $3.15 million will go towards renovating an emergency shelter and transitional housing facility for homeless veterans in Santa Clara County, and $175,000 will enhance the county's SAFE+ program for survivors of violence. Education and workforce development initiatives receiving funding include a $500,000 Workforce Development Center in Milpitas and $250,000 for renovations to Berryessa Union School District's youth center. Water infrastructure projects account for over $3 million, with funding for upgrades to San Jose's potable water supply, Sunnyvale's Water Pollution Control Plant, and a regional purified water facility.

  • The funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills signed into law by President Trump.

The players

Ro Khanna

U.S. Representative for California's 17th Congressional District.

Adam Schiff

U.S. Senator from California.

Santa Clara County

The county government of Santa Clara, California.

Milpitas Unified School District

The public school district serving the city of Milpitas, California.

Berryessa Union School District

The public school district serving the Berryessa area of San Jose, California.

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What they’re saying

“This funding will enact real change in our community. These funds will help provide housing, improve our water supply, improve public safety, and address many other needs felt in California's 17th Congressional District. I am proud to have secured $13.5 million in funding for these vital projects.”

— Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative (indicanews.com)

The takeaway

This federal funding package represents a significant investment in the infrastructure, housing, and social services needs of California's 17th Congressional District, covering parts of Silicon Valley. The diverse array of projects funded aims to strengthen the region's transportation networks, expand access to affordable housing and social services, and upgrade critical water systems - all of which are important for supporting the long-term economic growth and quality of life in the area.