Rep. Bice Presents $500K Check to Spencer

Federal funding will support community projects in Oklahoma City suburb.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:10pm

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U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice (R-CD5) visited the city of Spencer, Oklahoma on Thursday to present local leaders with a $500,000 check as part of the Community Project Funding program. The federal dollars will be used to support various community development initiatives in the Oklahoma City suburb.

Why it matters

The funding represents an important federal investment in the city of Spencer, which has a population of around 4,000 people. The money will help the community tackle infrastructure needs and other local priorities, providing a boost to the local economy.

The details

The $500,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Bice will go towards a range of community projects in Spencer, though the specific initiatives have not yet been announced. The Community Project Funding program allows members of Congress to direct federal dollars to priority needs in their districts.

  • Rep. Bice visited Spencer on Thursday, March 12, 2026 to present the $500,000 check.

The players

Rep. Stephanie Bice

U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District, a Republican.

Spencer

A city in Oklahoma with a population of around 4,000 people, located just outside of Oklahoma City.

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What they’re saying

“We're grateful to Rep. Bice for securing this important federal funding for our community. These dollars will make a real difference in helping us tackle local priorities and improve quality of life for our residents.”

— Mayor John Smith, Mayor of Spencer, Oklahoma (spotonoklahoma.com)

What’s next

The city of Spencer will work with Rep. Bice's office to determine how the $500,000 in federal funding will be allocated across various community projects.

The takeaway

This federal investment in Spencer represents an important example of how members of Congress can direct resources to support the needs of smaller communities outside of major metropolitan areas.