Appropriations Requests

One of my top priorities as your Congressman is to ensure the federal government invests in policies and programs that help the communities of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District grow and thrive. To help meet the needs of communities across the United States, the Appropriations Committee accepts Programmatic, Language, and Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members of Congress. We welcome your input in identifying federally funded programs important to the people of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. I am committed to creating a fair and equitable process that will benefit the people of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

As of right now, the House Appropriations Committee has not released its official guidance for FY 2026, as the FY 2025 budget has not yet been finalized. Similar to years past, our best guess is that the process will likely be similar to FY25 guidelines, which are available here. We do not know at this time if changes will be made for FY26 or what the deadlines from the appropriations will be. Once the newest guidance has been released, this webpage will be updated.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 AT 5:00 PM ET.

Please submit your FY26 Programmatic Requests HERE.

Please submit your FY26 Language Requests HERE.

Please submit your FY26 Community Project Funding (CPF) Requests HERE.

The guidance from the House Appropriations Committee for FY2025 Community Project Funding can be found on their website HERE. When submitting your applications, please ensure your entity is eligible for the account for which you are applying.

Thank you for your patience during this process controlled by the Appropriations Committee. Your dedication to the community’s needs is essential to elevating the quality of life and opportunity for everyone to prosper in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

If you have any additional questions about Programmatic and Language Requests, please contact our DC Office at (202) 225-8699

If you have any additional questions about Community Project Funding, please contact our District Office at (240) 906-6262.

Appropriations Bills: Programmatic & Language Requests

Each year, Congress enacts annual appropriations bills, which provide the federal government with the funding it needs to operate. These bills fund numerous activities, including government operations, medical research, national defense, infrastructure, and education.

Programmatic requests include funding for specific federal programs that are important to you or your organization. Language requests include specific policy directives to federal agencies.

You or your organization may submit programmatic or language requests before the annual deadline. If you have questions about the appropriations process or an existing application, please contact our offices at (202) 225-8699 or (240) 906-6262.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMATIC AND LANGUAGE REQUESTS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 AT 5:00 PM ET.

Please Submit FY 2025 Report Language Requests here.

Please Submit FY 2025 Programmatic Requests here.

Community Project Funding (CPF) Requests

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS IS FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 AT 5:00 PM ET.

Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative that allows Members of Congress to allocate federal funds to projects in their district. CPFs can only be requested by state governments, local and tribal governments, publicly owned entities (e.g. ports, universities, PUDs, etc.), and eligible non-profits. For-profit entities are not eligible to receive CPF assistance.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our District Office at (240) 906-6262

Click here to access the FY 2026 CPF Application.

Here are some helpful tips for submitting your CPF application:

Begin the application early and submit the form well before the deadline.
Expect delays when collecting letters of support, press articles, and government documents.
Use the appropriations committee guidance to determine which Congressional subcommittee will oversee your request.
Ensure that state and local government stakeholders have matching funds available for projects that require it. Funds do not have to be in hand, but a plan must be in place.
If you have multiple CPF requests, please submit each one separately.
The appropriations process can take several months. Bills approved by the House Appropriations Committees must be passed in both the House and Senate and signed into law by the President by September 30, 2025. This deadline may be extended in the event of a Continuing Resolution. Your patience during this lengthy process is greatly appreciated.