Congressional earmarks in CA
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 48 provisions worth $28.15M match.
By year
- FY2022 $28.15M · 48
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- Alex Padilla Sen. CA · $5.99M · 10
- Dianne Feinstein Sen. CA · $4.88M · 10
- Mark Takano Rep. CA · $2.50M · 2
- Maxine Waters Rep. CA · $1.85M · 2
- Tony Cárdenas Rep. CA · $1.85M · 3
- Alan Lowenthal Rep. CA · $1.80M · 4
- Zoe Lofgren Rep. CA · $1.52M · 2
- Adam Schiff Rep. CA · $1.23M · 2
- Nancy Pelosi Rep. CA · $1.00M · 1
- Mike Garcia Rep. CA · $1.00M · 1
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Department of Education $28.15M · 48
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles, CA for student support services · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Maxine Waters CA | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Riverside Community College District, Riverside, CA for the Inland Empire Technical Trade Center · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Mark Takano CA | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | YMCA of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County, CA for afterschool and early learning readiness programs · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Zoe Lofgren CA | $1.20M $1.20M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Santa Clarita Community College District (College of the Canyons), Santa Clarita, CA for equipment for the advanced technology center · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Mike Garcia CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Community College District, CA, to improve students' access to transportation · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Chapman University, Orange, CA for the Earth Systems Science and Data Solutions Lab (EssDs), including equipment, scholarships, and fellowships · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Jose Correa CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim-Cypress, Cypress, CA for academic support and youth engagement · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Alan Lowenthal CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Riverside County Office of Education Division of Early Learning Services, Riverside, CA for early learning and literacy · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Mark Takano CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | KVCR (Inland Future's Foundation), San Bernardino, CA for public broadcasting opportunities for college students, including curriculum development · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Peter Aguilar CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | California State University Northridge, CA, for an equity innovation hub, which may include professional development · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Alejandro Padilla CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Futures Without Violence, San Francisco, CA for trauma-informed social and emotional learning programs · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Alejandro Padilla CA, Representative Nancy Pelosi CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | YMCA Mid Valley, Van Nuys, CA for learning recovery activities, including online and in-person tutoring supports · CA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Tony Cárdenas CA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA for basic needs project · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Alejandro Padilla CA, Representative Adam Schiff CA | $975.0K $975.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | San Diego Community College District, San Diego, CA for IT system upgrades and modernization project · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Scott Peters CA | $975.0K $975.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Contra Costa County Office of Education, Pleasant Hill, CA for internet connectivity · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Mark DeSaulnier CA | $900.0K $900.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Southern California College Access Network, Los Angeles, CA for college and career advising support services to residents in public housing · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Jimmy Gomez CA | $650.0K $650.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Madera Unified School District, Madera, CA for English learner academic support · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Jim Costa CA | $625.0K $0 obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | South Orange County Community College District, CA, for services to student veterans · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA | $610.0K $610.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA for lab equipment · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA, Senator Alejandro Padilla CA, Representative Doris Matsui CA | $575.0K $575.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | City of Paramount, CA for student scholarships and learning center technology and equipment upgrades · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard CA | $550.0K $550.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor, San Pedro, CA for the Wilmington College Bound Program · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Nanette Barragán CA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA for vocational health training programs · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Alejandro Padilla CA, Representative Young Kim CA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | California State University, Long Beach, CA for teacher development and student academic support · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Alan Lowenthal CA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | PRIDE Industries, CA, to expand pre-employment transition services for individuals with disabilities · CA | Department of Education · Rehabilitation Services and Disability Research | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA, Senator Alejandro Padilla CA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | East Bay Performing Arts, Oakland, CA for music education · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Barbara Lee CA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Peralta Community College District, CA, for cybersecurity programs, including the purchase of equipment · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley, Pacoima, CA for STEM and SEL programs · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Tony Cárdenas CA | $450.0K $450.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Whittier Public Library Foundation, Whittier, CA for youth services and early learning · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Linda Sánchez CA | $450.0K $450.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | University of California, Los Angeles, CA, for student basic needs services · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA, Senator Alejandro Padilla CA | $450.0K $450.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Community College District, Los Angeles, CA for workforce development programs, including equipment · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Tony Cárdenas CA | $400.0K $400.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, Livermore, CA for a community and parent engagement program · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA, Senator Alejandro Padilla CA, Representative Eric Swalwell CA | $375.0K $375.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | El Camino College, Torrance, CA for student supports, including stipends and scholarships · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Maxine Waters CA | $350.0K $350.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | City of Rancho Cordova, CA for the Rancho Cordova Youth Center · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA, Senator Alejandro Padilla CA, Representative Ami Bera CA | $350.0K $350.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Center for Employment Training, San Jose, CA for equipment · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Zoe Lofgren CA | $325.0K $325.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | City of Commerce, CA for a homework help and online learning initiative · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard CA | $300.0K $300.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Lake Tahoe Community College District, for the Fire Academy, CA, including the purchase of equipment · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA, Senator Alejandro Padilla CA | $269.0K $269.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | California State University Channel Islands, Camarillo, CA for curriculum development · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Julia Brownley CA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | City of Long Beach, CA for early childhood education and literacy programs at the Michelle Obama Library · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Nanette Barragán CA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | African American History and Culture Foundation, Long Beach, CA for college preparation activities, including scholarships · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Alan Lowenthal CA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley, Burbank, CA for education technology · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Adam Schiff CA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. on behalf of Ready, Set, Read of Los Angeles, CA, for childhood literacy · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Dianne Feinstein CA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA for equipment and classroom material · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Doris Matsui CA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Moorpark College, Ventura County Community College District, Moorpark, CA for workbased learning opportunities, including student stipends · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Julia Brownley CA | $225.0K $225.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA to establish a collaborative partnership promoting college access and success · CA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Judy Chu CA | $200.0K $200.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA for literacy instruction and arts education · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Mike Levin CA | $150.0K $150.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | dA Center for the Arts, Pomona, CA for early learning and arts education · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Norma Torres CA | $125.0K $125.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | New Directions for Youth, Los Angeles, CA for education technology · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Brad Sherman CA | $125.0K $125.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | ESP Education & Leadership Institute, Long Beach, CA for STEM education and college access · CA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Alan Lowenthal CA | $50.0K $50.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
Enacted earmarks from GAO's Tracking the Funds data (FY2022-FY2024). FY2025 had none (a full-year continuing resolution); FY2026's are enacted but not yet in GAO's data. Amounts are what the law provided, not what was spent. Source: GAO, Tracking the Funds. Requesters are matched to today's members of Congress by name and state; former members show as GAO wrote them.