FY27 Community Project Funding (Spring 2026)
Community Project Funding
Community Project Funding, an updated version of Congressional “earmarks” are a form of grant where Members of Congress request federal funding for a limited number of projects in their communities. These projects bring direct financial support to projects that make a real difference in the lives of constituents.
Each cycle, entities in Rep. Omar’s district are invited to apply for this funding opportunity. Rep. Omar then chooses which of the projects to advance for funding based on those applications. Please note that not all projects are eligible for this funding; the House majority determines the types of projects that are eligible each cycle, and Rep. Omar can only advance the projects that meet those criteria.
The projects that Rep. Omar selects will demonstrate strong community support, advance equity in her district, and are geographically spread throughout our communities. Please also note that our office encourages and will be selecting projects that are well into the planning process – “shovel-ready projects” – which are most likely to be approved for funding by the Committee.
The application window for FY27 CPF through Rep. Omar's office is closed. Please see below for the projects chosen for the FY27 cycle.
The 20 projects below were submitted to the Appropriations Committee by Rep. Omar in March 2026 for the FY27 CPF cycle (in no particular order).
Hennepin County Family-Centered Legal Advocacy Project
- Requesting Entity, Address: Hennepin County - 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
- Amount Requested: $1,000,000
- Account: Commerce, Justice, & Science - Byrne Justice
The funding would be used to expand Hennepin County Adult Representation Service’s program to provide a full scope of legal and health supportive services to expecting parents or parents with young children before they enter the court system. Clients receive family-centered legal advocacy and representation related to child protection, housing, and paternity. The program also provides resources on education, health, and parenting to ensure the safety of children and to keep families together whenever possible.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it addresses the well-being of families in Hennepin County by providing legal assistance, support, and resources to families who need interdisciplinary care the most. The program focuses on clients who are struggling with stability, which increases their likelihood of court involvement and separation from their children. Providing prompt, deep-end services will reduce disparities in the Hennepin County justice system and help ensure families remain stable and intact.
Hennepin County Family-Centered Legal Advocacy Project FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Fridley Mental Health Co-Response and Community Policing Initiative
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Fridley - 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
- Amount Requested: $762,500
- Account: Commerce, Justice, & Science - Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) - Technology & Equipment
The funding would be used to expand the department’s ability to serve people in crisis with dignity, compassion and professionalism while ensuring officer safety. This funding will allow for the purchase of two patrol utility vehicles to be used by the Community Resource Team while answering behavioral health crisis calls. It will also include four electric bicycles, a UTV, and ATV to ensure officers have adequate equipment for a proactive presence and quick response in Fridley’s significant parks and trails network.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it provides officers with the training, technology, and tools to deliver the highest quality of service while improving officer safety. The funding will provide up to 30 officers with crisis intervention training and invest in a deescalation simulation system to equip officers with the skills to effectively respond to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. This will not only improve community trust but allow officers to learn and maintain skills to keep themselves and our community safe.
University of Minnesota Powertrain Engineering Laboratory
- Requesting Entity, Address: University of Minnesota - 200 Oak St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
- Amount Requested: $1,500,000
- Account: Commerce, Justice, & Science - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The funding would be used to establish a measurement and validation facility for advanced offroad vehicle powertrains. This includes replacement of aging dynamometer controllers and low-speed data acquisition hardware for existing internal combustion engine and electric motor test cells, new emissions measurement equipment and fuel handling for gaseous fuels, and offhighway specific control hardware in the loop (HIL) and hybrid powertrain testing in existing dyno facilities.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will strengthen U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by providing shared measurement infrastructure to a critical domestic industrial sector. The U.S. off-road vehicle and heavy equipment sector is undergoing rapid transformation, and while technological innovation is rapid, standardized, performance-relevant measurement for integrated powertrain systems lag. Funding will support U.S. manufacturers, suppliers, and federal partners by providing laboratory facilities with advanced measurement capabilities, allowing UMN faculty to help develop next-generation, heavy-duty technologies.
University of Minnesota Powertrain Engineering Laboratory FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Brooklyn Center Real Time Crime Center
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Brooklyn Center - 6645 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
- Amount Requested: $1,500,000
- Account: Commerce, Justice, & Science - Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) - Technology & Equipment
The funding would be used to create a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) to serve as a centralized hub that consolidates live feeds from surveillance cameras, license plate readers, drones, and 911 dispatch data. The investment will allow officers and analysts to identify emerging threats, track suspects involved in violent crimes, and support investigations.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve officer safety, reduce response times, and help to prevent crime. Funding will be used to leverage modern technology to maximize existing law enforcement resources. This will improve community safety, address violent crime trends, and support data-driven policing practices.
City of Brooklyn Center Real Time Crime Center FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Crystal Watermain Replacement 36th Ave N to 45th Ave N
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Crystal, 4141 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55422
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: Interior - Drinking Water
The funding would be used to replace a one-mile section of a 30-inch water transmission main and associated service connections on Douglas Drive from 36th Avenue North to 45th Avenue North. The pipeline supplies potable water to more than 70,000 residents and businesses in the communities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope and transports over three billion gallons of water annually.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it meets Safe Drinking Water Act standards by ensuring the reliable delivery of safe, clean drinking water to the residents and businesses in Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope. The existing pipeline is more than 60 years old and has exceeded its expected service life. In recent years, the line has experienced two major failures, requiring emergency repairs and resulting in millions of dollars in unexpected costs. Replacing this critical infrastructure will improve reliability, reduce the risk of future service disruptions, and protect the region’s water supply.
City of Crystal Watermain Replacement 36th Ave N to 45th Ave N FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Spring Lake Park Water Tower Rehabilitation Project
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Spring Lake Park - 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
- Amount Requested: $1,532,800
- Account: Interior - Drinking Water
The funding would be used to rehabilitate two elevated finished drinking water storage facilities that are critical components of the City of Spring Lake Park’s municipal public water system. The project will rehabilitate the Able Street Water Tower and the Arthur Street Water Tower, which together provide essential finished water storage capacity and maintain system pressure required for reliable distribution of potable drinking water throughout the community.
This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it meets Safe Water Drinking Act standards by rehabilitating critical finished drinking water storage facilities within the City of Spring Lake Park’s municipal public water system. Engineering inspections determined that the protective coating systems and exterior structural components of both towers have deteriorated due to age and environmental exposure. The project will rehabilitate the storage facilities through comprehensive surface preparation, installation of modern corrosion-resistant coating systems, and structural improvements necessary to protect the integrity of the finished water storage infrastructure
City of Spring Lake Park Water Tower Rehabilitation Project FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of New Hope Watermain Replacement 45th Ave N to West Broadway Ave
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of New Hope - 4401 Xylon Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: Interior - Drinking Water
The funding would be used to replace a one-mile section of a 30-inch water transmission main and associated service connections on Douglas Drive from 45th Avenue North to West Broadway Avenue. The pipeline supplies potable water to more than 70,000 residents and businesses in the communities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope and transports over three billion gallons of water annually.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it meets Safe Drinking Water Act standards by ensuring the reliable delivery of safe, clean drinking water to the residents and businesses in Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope. The existing pipeline is more than 60 years old and has exceeded its expected service life. In recent years, the line has experienced two major failures, requiring emergency repairs and resulting in millions of dollars in unexpected costs. Replacing this critical infrastructure will improve reliability, reduce the risk of future service disruptions, and protect the region’s water supply.
City of Golden Valley Watermain Replacement Medicine Lake Rd to 36th Ave N
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Golden Valley - 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: Interior - Drinking Water
The funding would be used to replace a one-mile section of a 30-inch water transmission main and associated service connections on Douglas Drive from Medicine Lake Road to 36th Avenue North. The pipeline supplies potable water to more than 70,000 residents and businesses in the communities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope and transports over three billion gallons of water annually.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it meets Safe Drinking Water Act standards by ensuring the reliable delivery of safe, clean drinking water to the residents and businesses in Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope. The existing pipeline is more than 60 years old and has exceeded its expected service life. In recent years, the line has experienced two major failures, requiring emergency repairs and resulting in millions of dollars in unexpected costs. Replacing this critical infrastructure will improve reliability, reduce the risk of future service disruptions, and protect the region’s water supply.
City of New Hope Sanitary Sewer System Lining Project Phase 2
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of New Hope - 4401 Xylon Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
- Amount Requested: $1,600,000
- Account: Interior - Clean Water
The funding would be used to install cured-in-place liners in sanitary sewer pipes and structures within New Hope. This proposal builds off other lining efforts completed by the city most recently with awarded FY26 Community Project Funding. The FY27 proposal lines sanitary sewer system mains and structures in additional areas of the city that were not proposed in the FY26 project. Sanitary sewer rehabilitation through trenchless lining restores structural integrity and extends the service life of the city system while minimizing surface disruption that would impact other city assets.
This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it meets Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) has notified the City of New Hope of peak flow exceedances, and the City has a dedicated plan to reduce inflow and infiltration (I/I). This project falls in line with the city’s I/I reduction efforts, and therefore, is a proactive measure to reduce inflow and infiltration in the MCES collection area, mitigating potential risks. Once completed, the lining project will significantly reduce I/I, that previously contributed to excessive system flows during precipitation events
City of New Hope Sanitary Sewer System Lining Project Phase 2 FY27 Member Certification Letter
Lowry Towers Electrical and Fire Systems Replacement
- Requesting Entity, Address: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) - 1001 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Amount Requested: $1,000,000
- Account: THUD - EDI
The funding would be used for critical infrastructure upgrades at the Lowry Towers, an existing 17-story high-rise building with 193 public housing units. The project includes replacement of the original electrical switchgear, which distributes power throughout the building and protects electrical systems from faults. The existing equipment has surpassed its serviceable life, and replacement will improve reliability and reduce the risk of outages or failures. The fire pump and fire pump controller will also be replaced, ensuring the building’s fire protection system continues to provide adequate water pressure in the event of a fire. In addition, a new emergency generator will be installed to maintain power to critical life-safety systems during utility outages.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure the safety of residents, improve reliability, and help avoid more costly emergency repairs in the future. The project will benefit the residents of the 193 public housing units within the Lowry Towers and will preserve critical infrastructure in an existing affordable housing building.
Lowry Towers Electrical and Fire Systems Replacement FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Golden Valley At-Grade Crossing Improvements
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Golden Valley - 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
- Amount Requested: $2,500,000
- Account: THUD - CRISI
The funding would be used to improve at-grade railroad crossings throughout the City of Golden Valley. This project is a priority as several high-volume roadways and key multimodal travel corridors are bisected by railroads operated by Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Union Pacific railroads. The existing railroad crossings have minimal safety treatments and must be studied, designed, and improved to implement modern safety features. Anticipated safety improvements include but are not limited to vehicle gates, vehicle detection, medians or channelization devices, lighting, power outage indicators, warning time detectors, and alternative safety measures.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the improvements will contribute toward Railroad Quiet Zone status eligibility, which impacts long-term railroad operation and supports healthy living conditions particularly for vulnerable communities. This project will address inequities related to chronic noise exposure, pedestrian safety, and motorist safety.
City of Golden Valley At-Grade Crossing Improvements FY27 Member Certification Letter
CP Rail Regional Trail North Segment New Construction
- Requesting Entity, Address: Three Rivers Park District - 3000 Xenium Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55441
- Amount Requested: $2,060,000
- Account: THUD - HIP
The funding would be used to create a continuous 5.7-mile north-south trail corridor from the Luce Line Regional Trail in Golden Valley to the Crystal Community Center with a connection to the Bassett Creek Regional Trail through the cities of Golden Valley, New Hope and Crystal. The off-road, multi-use, 10’ wide trail will include critical CP Rail railroad crossing safety improvements at 49th Avenue, ADA improvements including 45+ curb ramps, Advanced Pedestrian Signals (APS) at Quebec Ave/Rockford Rd (CSAH 9), and safe crossings of three other county roads (CSAH 66/Duluth Street twice and CSAH 102/Douglas Drive).
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because there is a significant need for additional north-south regional trail and bicycle transportation corridors in the project area. This project fills that need with a highly desirable and consistently designed and maintained active transportation and recreation facility across three cities to major local and regional destinations. The project also addresses the high volume of vehicle conflicts and collisions with pedestrians and bicyclists in the area. Although the project is in first ring fully developed suburbs, a large portion of the project corridor lacks safe infrastructure for people walking, biking and rolling.
CP Rail Regional Trail North Segment New Construction FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Minneapolis Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvements
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Minneapolis - 350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: THUD - EDI
The funding would be used to improve pedestrian curb ramps and improve access for residents and visitors. Ongoing modifications to ADA criteria and guidance has resulted in many pedestrian curb ramps that no longer comply with the 2010 ADA Standards. According to the pedestrian curb ramp inventory that was completed as part of the 2024 ADA Transition Plan, approximately 7,738 ramps are compliant with 2010 ADA standards - equivalent to 43% of all pedestrian curb ramps within Minneapolis. Funding assistance for these improvements will expedite the construction of ADA compliant pedestrian curb ramps in Minnesota’s largest city.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 11% of Minneapolis residents have a disability and that more than one in three Minneapolis residents who are over the age of 65 have a disability. The project would benefit low and moderate-income communities, address blight, and address a community development need having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a threat to health or welfare of the community. All residents, visitors, businesses and employers' benefit from increased mobility but this project will especially benefit the elderly and people with disabilities.
City of Minneapolis Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvements FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of St. Louis Park Minnetonka Blvd. Reconstruction Phase 2
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of St. Louis Park - 5005 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: THUD - HIP
The funding would be used to improve safety, accessibility, and mobility for people who walk, roll, bike, and drive along the corridor through the lens of the county's Complete and Green Streets Policy. The project will include roadway reconstruction and safety improvements, multimodal improvements such as bicycle facilities, transit connections to improve first and last mile connections to transit stops, streetscape improvements such as uniform lighting, and replacement of an at-risk watermain.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it advances a state of good repair by rehabilitating aging infrastructure, reducing travel delays, and replacing a watermain with a high likelihood of failure. It also strengthens multimodal connections along CSAH 5 while improving safety and accessibility for people with disabilities, youth, older adults, low-income households, and BIPOC residents. Today, the corridor consists of a two-lane undivided roadway with limited crossing enhancements, painted bike lanes, and sidewalks located at the back of curb— conditions that constrain safety and comfort for nonmotorized users.
City of St. Louis Park Minnetonka Blvd. Reconstruction Phase 2 FY27 Member Certification Letter
Hennepin County Addressing Homelessness Initiative
- Requesting Entity, Address: Hennepin County, 300 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55487
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: THUD - EDI
The funding would be used to renovate Hennepin County’s emergency shelter located at 219 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401. The renovation costs include hazardous debris removal, elevator renovation, flooring upgrades, and plumbing upgrades. Investment in this project will also fund the upgrade of 5 shelter units to have full ADA compliance and modify the shelter lobby to be accessible for clients with disabilities.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is consistent with the primary objectives of the community development program. This project provides services to the most vulnerable in our communities by providing emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness. Like many urban areas, Hennepin County has experienced a rapid rise in encampments. Unlike most areas, the winter presents unique challenges to providing shelter and connection to services through several months of the year. Exposure is a fast lane to death in this part of the country. Rapidly prototyping how to build capacity in essentially a volunteer system for emergency shelter and connection to long-term and long-term housing has national implications.
Hennepin County Addressing Homelessness Initiative FY27 Member Certification Letter
North Cedar Lake Regional Trail Reconstruction
- Requesting Entity, Address: Three Rivers Park District - 3000 Xenium Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55441
- Amount Requested: $1,040,000
- Account: THUD - HIP
The funding would be used to reconstruct the existing 4.4 mile long North Cedar Lake Regional Trail (NCLRT), an off-road/protected, multiuse bituminous trail serving people of all ages and abilities, through the cities of Hopkins and St. Louis Park, between Excelsior Blvd (CSAH 3) and Trunk Highway 100. The project includes upgrading 10 curb ramps to meet ADA requirements, enhance the West 36th St (Urban Major Collector/safety concern) crossing with a new refuge island, correct ailing base material and deteriorating pavement, and widen trail from 10' to 12' due to increased trail use volume.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the level of service for existing trail users (estimated 522,600 annual trips) and help attract and serve new users of all ages and abilities, including future LRT transit riders and those who may no longer use the trail due to the trail’s current failing surface condition. The project will also support the public health of residents with active living and multi-modal transportation opportunities.
North Cedar Lake Regional Trail Reconstruction FY27 Member Certification Letter
Terrace Park Community Recreation Building Reconstruction
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Spring Lake Park - 1301 81st Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
- Amount Requested: $1,200,000
- Account: THUD - EDI
The funding would be used to demolish and reconstruct the existing Community Recreation Building at Terrace Park, one of the community’s most heavily used neighborhood parks. The current building has deteriorated significantly and contains multiple violations of the Minnesota Building Code and the International Property Maintenance Code. The City’s Building Official has determined the structure is “borderline unsafe and may be considered unfit for human habitation.” The proposed project will replace the deteriorated facility with a modern, accessible park building that includes a recreation building for public winter skating activities, ADA-compliant restrooms, and improved accessibility routes.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it develops viable communities by providing safe, accessible public facilities and improving quality of life, particularly for low- and moderate-income residents, a primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant program. Terrace Park serves a dense residential neighborhood in Spring Lake Park that includes a significant low- to moderate-income population.
Terrace Park Community Recreation Building Reconstruction FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Fridley Madsen Park Improvements Project
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Fridley - 7071 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: THUD - EDI
The funding would be used for the installation of a new ADA-compliant playground featuring inclusive rubber surfacing and paved athletic facilities for multi-season use. To enhance connectivity, the project will expand internal trail networks with improved connections to external city trails and improve parking for safer accessibility. This project is a key component of the City of Fridley’s Park System Improvement Plan, aimed at modernizing aging infrastructure and ensuring access to high-quality outdoor recreation.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance community health and safety by replacing outdated facilities with an ADA-compliant playground, improved athletic facilities, and expanded internal trail loops that connect to regional networks. The project is specifically intended to benefit low-to-moderate income residents, individuals with disabilities, youth and families. Madsen Park serves a diverse, high-density neighborhood in Fridley where modernizing public infrastructure is vital for community stabilization and preventing urban blight.
City of Fridley Madsen Park Improvements Project FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Golden Valley Downtown Connections
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Golden Valley - 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Account: THUD - EDI
The funding would be used to construct a pedestrian bridge over Trunk Highway 55 (Olson Memorial Highway) at Winnetka Avenue, connecting Brookview Community Center and Brookview Park with Downtown Golden Valley, Civic Center Campus, and the Luce Line Regional Trail. Currently, Golden Valley’s downtown area has significant barriers to access and community connection. Major roadways, including Trunk Highway 55, County Highway 156 (Winnetka Ave), and Golden Valley Road, make it difficult for pedestrians and cyclists to safely reach their destinations.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it improves safety, expands transportation options, advances accessibility goals, and strengthens connections throughout the community. Creating safe access across a major state highway addresses a longstanding safety challenge while expanding transportation options for community members who walk, cycle, or use mobility devices. By closing this gap in the pedestrian and cyclist system, the project will enhance regional mobility and safe non-vehicular travel between communities and destinations.
City of Golden Valley Downtown Connections FY27 Member Certification Letter
City of Golden Valley Urban Flood Resilience & Bassett Creek Watershed Infrastructure Project
- Requesting Entity, Address: City of Golden Valley - 7800 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427
- Amount Requested: $1,050,000
- Account: THUD - EDI
The funding would be used to support the modernization of critical stormwater infrastructure within the Bassett Creek watershed in the City of Golden Valley. Funding will be used to replace aging stormwater culvert and conveyance infrastructure that was originally constructed in the 1950s. Investment in this project will accommodate updated NOAA Atlas 14 precipitation standards and improve hydraulic performance during major rainfall events.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will strengthen urban flood resilience, improve water quality, and modernize aging stormwater infrastructure within one of the most important watersheds in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. The Bassett Creek watershed drains multiple communities before ultimately flowing into the Mississippi River. Improvements to stormwater management within Golden Valley therefore benefit not only local residents but also downstream communities that rely on the health of this regional watershed system.
Previous Request Information
Explore these links to see the types of projects that Rep. Omar has chosen in previous cycles and their final funding amounts.
- List of Rep. Omar’s FY26 selected Community Project Funding projects here.
- Press release on Rep. Omar’s FY25 selected Community Project Funding projects here.
- Press release on Rep. Omar’s FY24 selected Community Project Funding projects here.
- Press release on Rep. Omar’s FY23 selected Community Project Funding projects here.
- Press release on Rep. Omar’s FY22 selected Community Project Funding projects here.
Note for Non-Profits: Since FY25 the Republican House Majority has decided non-profit entities are no longer eligible under THUD-EDI. Unfortunately, this means that Rep. Omar will not be accepting THUD-EDI applications from non-profits for FY27 CPF awards.
The Senate has made their guidelines much more flexible for non-profits. If your non-profit submitted, or was planning to submit, a proposal that is no longer eligible with Rep. Omar’s office, you are strongly encouraged to submit your proposal to the Senators instead. Rep. Omar would still like to support your projects as much as possible - if you do apply for the Senate’s Congressionally Directed Spending, please reach out to MN05.cpf@mail.house.gov with a template letter of support and Rep. Omar’s office will work with you to provide that letter to the Senate offices.