Appropriations Requests

A message from Congresswoman Lee 

It’s an honor to serve on the House Committee on Appropriations and to be Nevada’s voice in the room where our nation’s most critical funding decisions are made.

Right now, our country is facing unprecedented challenges that require significant resources. I want to make sure those resources are put to good use. Federal funds are so important for Nevada’s working families, and every year the House Appropriations Committee is responsible for passing spending bills that fund the federal government and determine how taxpayer dollars are allocated. These taxpayer dollars fund programs that support education, veterans, health care, nutrition, workforce development, infrastructure, public lands, action on Western drought, and so many other critical public resources and services.

Bottom line, I pledge to fight for budgets that support Nevadans and reflect our values.

Programmatic, Report, and Language Requests 

Programmatic, report, and language requests provide the opportunity to support specific funding levels for government agencies or programs, or to offer language that clarifies the intended use of government funding or the intended operation of government programs. 

The deadline to submit programmatic, report, and language requests to our office is 6:00 PM ET on Friday, April 11, 2025. If you are interested in submitting a programmatic, report, or language request for fiscal year 2026, please complete our appropriations request form to let us know about your priorities.   

Community Project Funding Requests 

As part of the FY 2026 funding cycle, Congresswoman Susie Lee is accepting applications for community project funding (CPF) requests.

If you are interested in submitting a CPF request for FY 2026, please review the guidance laid out on the House Appropriations Committee website in preparation for making your submissions. Do not hesitate to reach out to our office as you have any questions about CPF requests.Do not hesitate to reach out to our office as you have any questions about CPF requests.

The deadline to submit any FY 2026 CPF requests is 6:00 PM ET on Friday, April 11, 2025.

We suggest closely reviewing the FY 2026 guidance, requirements, and eligible accounts before submitting any requests through our office’s forms, as CPF requests made for accounts ineligible will not be considered. Please reach out with any questions. 

Please also note the following key details: 

We only accept CPF requests from public and non-profit entities. Projects cannot be designated for private individuals or for-profit entities. 

Community engagement and support will be crucial in determining if projects are worthy of federal funding. Examples of demonstrated support include but are not limited to:  

• Letters of support from elected community leaders (e.g., mayors or other officials)
• Press articles highlighting the need for the requested community project funding
• Support from newspaper editorial boards
• Projects listed in state intended use plans, community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents,
• Resolutions passed by city councils or boards

All appropriations requests are subject to internal review, requests must be merit-based and comply with House rules, and acceptance of a request does not guarantee submission to the Appropriations Committee.  

With our office limited in its number of requests for the full district, this process will be highly competitive. 

Requests and required disclosures will be published online. Each project request must be for Fiscal Year 2026.  

The deadline to submit FY 2026 Community Project Funding requests to our office is 6:00 PM ET on Friday, April 11, 2025.

To submit a Community Project Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2026, use the forms below. 

• Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
• Commerce, Justice, and Science
• Energy and Water
• Homeland Security
• Interior and Environment
• Military Construction, Veterans Affairs. and Related Agencies
• Transportation, Housing and Urban Development

Questions?  

If you have any questions about appropriations requests, please contact our DC office at 202-225-3252.