Congressman Mark DeSaulnier of California announced the advancement of 15 projects in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties for consideration by the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, totaling over $35 million for the Fiscal Year 2025. These projects aim to support public safety, transportation accessibility, education, and sustainability in California's 10th Congressional District. Each year, Congress allocates Member-directed federal funding to select community projects. Notable initiatives include a hydrogen fuel cell generators investment for County Connection to facilitate the charging of electric buses and provide power during natural disasters, ensuring reliable public transit services. Various local leaders, including Mayor Anissa Williams of Oakley and Cal State East Bay's president Cathy Sandeen, expressed appreciation for the funding opportunities that will benefit their communities. Projects like the Ocean Ambassadors program by the Marine Mammal Center and Diablo Water District's Seismic Resiliency Reservoir project also received recognition for their positive impacts on education and disaster mitigation. These investments underscore a commitment to enhancing infrastructure, safety, education, and sustainability across the region.