Congressional earmarks in RI

Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 119 provisions worth $131.84M match.

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By year

FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.

Requesting members

  • Jack Reed Sen. RI · $108.66M · 81
  • Sheldon Whitehouse Sen. RI · $66.52M · 57
  • David Cicilline Rep. RI · $9.63M · 10
  • James Langevin Rep. RI · $7.91M · 10

A project with several requesters counts for each of them.

Largest provisions (the 100 largest of 119)

FYProject and recipientAgencyRequested byAmount
2022T.F. Green Airport (PVD) Cargo Improvements and Corporate Aviation Improvements · RIDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for AirportsSenator John Reed RI$6.60M
$1.11M obligated by 9/30/23
2022East Bay Bike Path Bridges · RIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$5.00M
$5.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Energy Improvements for Rhode Island Schools Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources · RIDepartment of Energy · Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergySenator John Reed RI$5.00M
$5.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Warwick City Plaza infrastructure improvements City of Warwick · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$5.00M
$5.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Pocasset River Flood Damage Reduction City of Cranston and Town of Johnston · RIDepartment of Agriculture · Watershed and Flood Prevention OperationsSenator John Reed RI$5.00M
$2.95M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Next Generation Secure Submarine Platform Facility: Planning and Design · RIDepartment of Defense · Military Construction, NavySenator John Reed RI$4.00M
$544.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) Newport Zero Emission Vehicle Fleet Replacement Rhode Island Public Transit Agency · RIDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure GrantsSenator John Reed RI$4.00M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, RI, for a work-based learning program for youth · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$3.70M
$3.70M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Fred Lippitt Woonasquatucket River Greenway · RIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsSenator John Reed RI$3.40M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Providence Water Supply Board for Water Lead Service Replacements · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRFSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$3.30M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022City of Warwick for Lincoln Avenue Transmission Line Rehabilitation · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRFSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$3.20M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Bike Path Connection - Washington Secondary Bike Path Extension · RIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$3.20M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Public plaza site remediation and infrastructure improvements City of Pawtucket · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$3.00M
$3.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022City of Pawtucket, RI, for job training and lifelong learning activities · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$3.00M
$3.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Enhanced Biogas Collection and Energy Recovery Project Narragansett Bay Commission · RIDepartment of Energy · Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergySenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$2.90M
$2.90M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Kingston Train Station Intermodal and Parking Expansion Rhode Island Department of Transportation · RIDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety ImprovementsSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$2.50M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Woonsocket - Lead Remediation for Bridges · RIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsSenator John Reed RI$2.50M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Veterans Memorial Park Pool Renovation City of Pawtucket · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundRepresentative David Cicilline RI$2.30M
$2.30M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Holden Community Center City of Central Falls · RIDepartment of Agriculture · Community FacilitiesSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI, Representative David Cicilline RI$2.00M
2022Warren Fire and EMS Center Town of Warren · RIDepartment of Agriculture · Community FacilitiesSenator John Reed RI$2.00M
2022Summer Street Affordable Housing Phase 1 Crossroads Rhode Island · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$2.00M
$2.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Consolidated RDT&E Systems Facility: Planning and Design · RIDepartment of Defense · Military Construction, NavySenator John Reed RI$1.70M
$422.7K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Development for Equitable Growth of Shellfish Aquaculture Industry in Rhode Island Roger Williams University · RIDepartment of Commerce · Operations, Research and FacilitiesSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.60M
$1.60M obligated by 9/30/23
2022City of Newport for Narragansett Avenue Water Main Rehabilitation · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRFRepresentative David Cicilline RI$1.52M
$1.52M obligated by 9/30/23
2022City of Warwick Sewer Authority for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water SRFSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.50M
$1.50M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Blue Technology Research Initiative University of Rhode Island · RIDepartment of Commerce · STRSSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.50M
$1.50M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Thundermist Health Center, RI, for clinical workforce development · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.50M
$1.50M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Submarine Payloads Integration Laboratory: Planning and Design · RIDepartment of Defense · Military Construction, NavySenator John Reed RI$1.40M
$544.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Police Vehicle and Related Equipment Procurement Providence Police Department · RIDepartment of Justice · ByrneSenator John Reed RI$1.38M
$1.38M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Prudence Island Water District for System Improvement · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRFSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.35M
$1.35M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Skills for Rhode Island’s Future, RI, for the Ready.Set.Work program · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.25M
$1.25M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Crisis Intervention Teams Thundermist Health Center · RIDepartment of Justice · ByrneSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.20M
$1.20M obligated by 9/30/23
2022The University of Rhode Island, RI, for the purchase of high performance computing technology · RIDepartment of Education · Higher EducationSenator John Reed RI$1.20M
$1.20M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Next Generation Torpedo Integration Lab: Planning and Design · RIDepartment of Defense · Military Construction, NavySenator John Reed RI$1.20M
$422.7K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Town of North Smithfield Water Department for St. Paul Street Water Line Project · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRFSenator John Reed RI$1.18M
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Johnston Parks & Recreation Department Soccer Complex Facility Improvements Town of Johnston · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundRepresentative James Langevin RI$1.10M
$1.10M obligated by 9/30/23
2022NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley affordable housing development NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI$1.08M
$1.08M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI, for information technology improvements, including the purchase of equipment · RIDepartment of Education · Higher EducationSenator John Reed RI, Representative James Langevin RI$1.06M
$1.06M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Centerville Road (RI-117) and Toll Gate Road Repaving in Warwick and West Warwick · RIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Dorcas International Institute Funding for Refugee Housing Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Newport County YMCA Renovation and Expansion Project Newport County YMCA · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Upper South Providence Community Hub Providence Redevelopment Agency · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Multicultural Innovation Center Rhode Island Black Business Association & RIBDI, Providence, RI · RISmall Business Administration · Salaries and ExpensesSenator John Reed RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022University of Rhode Island Integrated Plastics Research University of Rhode Island · RIDepartment of Commerce · Operations, Research and FacilitiesSenator John Reed RI, Representative James Langevin RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Wood River Health Services, Hope Valley, RI for facilities and equipment · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Senator John Reed RI, Representative James Langevin RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Henderson Boulevard Connection · RIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Sustainable Seafood Research Collaborative University of Rhode Island · RIDepartment of Commerce · Operations, Research and FacilitiesSenator John Reed RI$1.00M
$1.00M obligated by 9/30/23
2022Purgatory Road Sidewalks · RIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI, Representative David Cicilline RI$960.0K
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022RIDOH Division of State Laboratories and Medical Examiners, Providence, RI for purchase of equipment · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Representative James Langevin RI$900.0K
$900.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Public Safety Technology and Security Enhancements Providence Police Department · RIDepartment of Justice · ByrneSenator John Reed RI$900.0K
$900.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Affordable Housing for Victims of Abuse in Rhode Island Sojourner House, Inc · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$850.0K
$850.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Salve Regina University, RI, for technology improvements for the Pell Center · RIDepartment of Education · Higher EducationSenator John Reed RI$850.0K
$850.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022MENTOR Rhode Island, RI, for mentoring · RIDepartment of Education · Elementary & Secondary EducationSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$800.0K
$800.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022City of Woonsocket for Lead Line Removal and Fire Hydrant Lead Removal and Remediation · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRFSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$775.0K
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Conimicut Shoals Lighthouse Restoration and Community Education Project City of Warwick · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundRepresentative James Langevin RI$775.0K
$775.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022CODAC Behavioral Healthcare, RI, for facilities and construction · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$750.0K
$748.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022College Unbound, RI, for the Community Learning program · RIDepartment of Education · Higher EducationSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$750.0K
$750.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022RI Department of Children, Youth, & Families, RI, for foster family recruitment and retention · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Administration for Children and Families (ACF)Senator John Reed RI$750.0K
$750.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Roger Williams Park Broad Street Gateway Providence Redevelopment Agency · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI, Representative David Cicilline RI$700.0K
$700.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Bristol Senior Center Facility Rehabilitation Project Town of Bristol · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundRepresentative David Cicilline RI$695.5K
$695.5K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Farm Fresh Rhode Island Food Hub: Building Fit Out and Improvements Farm Fresh · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$581.0K
$581.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Richmond Community Recreation Area Town of Richmond · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundRepresentative James Langevin RI$578.0K
$578.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022AS220, RI, for youth and adult workforce development and education programs · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Senator John Reed RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Day One, RI, for equipment · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Trinity Repertory Company for Lederer Theater Center, National Register of Historic Places, Rehabilitation and Revitalization, Save America's Treasures · RIDepartment of the Interior · Historic Preservation FundSenator John Reed RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Neutaconkanut Park Improvements City of Providence · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundRepresentative James Langevin RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Knightsville Revitalization Project City of Cranston · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI, Representative James Langevin RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Minority Business Development Hub RI Minority Business Development Institute · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Middletown, RI · RINational Archives and Records Administration · National Historical Publications and Records CommissionSenator John Reed RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Rhode Island College, Providence, RI for developing certificate programs · RIDepartment of Education · Higher EducationSenator John Reed RI, Representative James Langevin RI$500.0K
$500.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Social Enterprise Greenhouse Social Enterprise Greenhouse, Providence, RI · RISmall Business Administration · Salaries and ExpensesSenator John Reed RI$475.0K
$475.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Rhode Island Quality Institute, RI, for a quality of care initiative · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$450.0K
$450.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Rhode Island District Court, RI, for mental health services · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$423.0K
$423.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Police Go Team Critical Services and Expansion Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) · RIDepartment of Justice · ByrneRepresentative David Cicilline RI$413.0K
$413.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Diamond Hill Pavilion Town of Cumberland · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI, Representative David Cicilline RI$400.0K
$400.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Town-wide Wastewater Pump-Station Update Town of Lincoln, RI · RIDepartment of Homeland Security · Pre-Disaster MitigationSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$400.0K
$371.7K obligated by 9/30/23
2022North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, RI, to establish an offshore wind career and technical education program, including equipment · RIDepartment of Education · Elementary & Secondary EducationSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$375.0K
$375.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Town of North Providence for Stormwater Improvements · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Clean Water SRFSenator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$375.0K
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner, RI, for a career pathways initiative · RIDepartment of Education · Higher EducationSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$350.0K
$350.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022City of East Providence, RI for a training program · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Representative David Cicilline RI$350.0K
$350.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Greenville Water District for Water Line Extension · RIEnvironmental Protection Agency · State and Tribal Assistance Grants - Drinking Water SRFSenator John Reed RI$325.0K
$0 obligated by 9/30/23
2022Watershed Education Program Initiative Save the Bay · RIDepartment of Commerce · Operations, Research and FacilitiesSenator John Reed RI$300.0K
$300.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022PACE Organization of Rhode Island, RI, for facilities and construction · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$300.0K
$291.5K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Higher Ground International, RI, for senior care services · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Administration for Community Living (ACL)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$300.0K
$300.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Next Generation & Futures, RI, for workforce training programs · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$300.0K
$300.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022East Smithfield Neighborhood Center Town of Smithfield · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI, Representative David Cicilline RI$295.0K
$295.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Esek Hopkins Reforestation Scituate Rhode Island Land Trust · RIDepartment of Agriculture · Conservation OperationsSenator John Reed RI$290.0K
$290.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Hope & Main Providence Culinary Incubator Hope & Main, Warren, RI · RISmall Business Administration · Salaries and ExpensesSenator John Reed RI$275.0K
$275.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Modular Building Construction Cowden Street Collaborative dba Segue Institute · RIDepartment of Agriculture · Community FacilitiesSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$250.0K
2022On-water Research Facility Initiative University of Rhode Island · RIDepartment of Commerce · Operations, Research and FacilitiesSenator John Reed RI$250.0K
$250.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Emergency Operations Center Performance Improvement Warwick Emergency Management Agency · RIDepartment of Homeland Security · Emergency Operations CenterSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$240.0K
$240.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, RI, to expand career services and training · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Senator John Reed RI$230.0K
$230.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, RI U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · RIArmy Corps of Engineers · Operation and MaintenanceSenator John Reed RI$225.0K
$164.6K obligated by 9/30/23
2022RI Public Health Foundation, RI, for facilities and equipment · RIDepartment of Health and Human Services · Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)Senator John Reed RI$200.0K
$200.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Improve pedestrian safety Town of Burrillville · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator John Reed RI$200.0K
$200.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Island Moving Company, RI, for educational and cultural arts programming · RIDepartment of Education · Elementary & Secondary EducationSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$195.0K
$195.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Healthy Food Hub Commercial Kitchen Southside Community Land Trust · RIDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$190.0K
$190.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Rhode Island Institute for Labor Studies and Research, RI, for workforce development and teacher training pipeline program · RIDepartment of Labor · Employment and Training Administration (ETA)Senator John Reed RI, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$175.0K
$175.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Cooperative Hub Fuerza Laboral · RIDepartment of Agriculture · Community FacilitiesSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$157.0K
$157.0K obligated by 9/30/23
2022Oasis International, RI, for education support and leadership development training · RIDepartment of Education · Elementary & Secondary EducationSenator Sheldon Whitehouse RI$151.0K
$151.0K 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.