Congressional earmarks in WA
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 31 provisions worth $24.15M match.
By year
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- Patty Murray Sen. WA · $13.67M · 15
- Maria Cantwell Sen. WA · $8.47M · 12
- Rick Larsen Rep. WA · $1.75M · 2
- Adam Smith Rep. WA · $1.05M · 1
- Suzan K. DelBene Rep. WA · $811.1K · 1
- Marilyn Strickland Rep. WA · $555.0K · 1
- Derek Kilmer Rep. WA · $450.0K · 1
- Suzan K. DelBene Rep. WA · $75.0K · 1
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers Rep. WA · $55.0K · 1
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Department of Education $24.15M · 31
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Innovia Foundation, WA, for a regional-supported promise scholarship program in Washington · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $2.50M $2.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Peninsula College, WA, for a dental school training clinic, including the purchase of equipment and retrofitting Peninsula College, WA, for a dental school training clinic, including the purchase of equipment and retrofitting · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $1.94M |
| 2022 | Clark College, WA, for the purchase of equipment and technology for the Advanced Manufacturing Center · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA for marine and AI robotics pathways programs, including equipment · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA, Senator Patty Murray WA, Representative Richard Larsen WA | $1.30M $1.30M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Save the Children, WA, for evidence-based education and food security programs · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $1.24M $1.24M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Northwest Indian College, WA, for the purchase of science education equipment Northwest Indian College, WA, for the purchase of science education equipment · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $1.20M |
| 2023 | West Sound STEM Network/SK School District, WA, to improve the capacity of education systems and communities to provide STEM educational experiences aligned with high-demand, regional employment sectors · WA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $1.08M $1.08M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA for maritime education · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Adam Smith WA | $1.05M $1.05M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | University of Washington, WA, to develop and implement an early learning hub of excellence · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | YMCA of Snohomish County, WA, to expand access to early childhood education YMCA of Snohomish County, WA, to expand access to early childhood education · WA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Patty Murray WA | $943.0K |
| 2022 | Communities in Schools of Washington State, WA, for student supports to improve academic engagement and achievement · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $900.0K $900.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Save the Children Lower Yakima Valley, WA, to reduce food insecurity and increase child literacy, which may include vehicle purchase, use, and maintenance, and equipment · WA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $891.0K $891.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | University of Washington Bothell, WA for pathways toward environment and sustainability degree programs, including equipment · WA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Suzan Delbene WA | $811.1K $811.1K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | North Beach School District #64, WA, for before and after school programs · WA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $758.0K $758.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | University of Washington Bothell, WA, for professional development on student behavioral health and social-emotional needs · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | University of Washington, WA, for biotechnology programs, including a Center for Biotech Training and Innovation · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington, WA, for a career exploration program for high school students Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington, WA, for a career exploration program for high school students · WA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Patty Murray WA | $750.0K |
| 2023 | Tacoma Public Schools, WA, for afterschool education and enrichment · WA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $648.0K $648.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Tacoma Public School District, Tacoma, WA for career preparation and internship programs · WA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Marilyn Strickland WA | $555.0K $555.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Washington FIRST Robotics, WA, to expand access to STEM education programs Washington FIRST Robotics, WA, to expand access to STEM education programs · WA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Patty Murray WA | $511.0K |
| 2022 | Central Kitsap School District #401, WA, for teacher training and program costs of implementing Engineering is Elementary curriculum, including equipment · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA for a food security program, including furnishing a longhouse with equipment · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Richard Larsen WA | $450.0K $450.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | South Kitsap School District 402, Port Orchard, WA for the West Sound STEM Network · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Derek Kilmer WA | $450.0K $450.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | City of Mount Vernon School District 320, WA, to improve student safety and provide outreach for drug impacted and gang involved youth City of Mount Vernon School District 320, WA, to improve student safety and provide outreach for drug impacted and gang involved youth · WA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Patty Murray WA | $436.0K |
| 2022 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center, WA, for staff and program costs of youth engagement and support activities · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $397.0K $397.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Everett Community College, WA, for programs for youth experiencing homelessness · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $300.0K $300.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Page Ahead, WA, for a summer literacy program · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Washington Family Engagement, WA, for family engagement and leadership training courses for parents and children · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Patty Murray WA | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Central Washington University, WA, for agribusiness program development · WA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA | $75.0K $75.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Best Buddies International, Friday Harbor, WA for services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA, Representative Suzan DelBene WA | $75.0K $75.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Best Buddies, Spokane, WA for a mentor program · WA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Maria Cantwell WA, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers WA | $55.0K $55.0K 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.