en.Wedoany.com Reported - Federal lawmakers from California recently jointly announced that over $22 million in federal funding will be provided to the Port of Richmond in Contra Costa County and the Port of Hueneme in Ventura County through the Port Infrastructure Development Program administered by the U.S. Maritime Administration, to support port infrastructure upgrades.

According to the announcement, the Port of Richmond received $11,224,449 and the Port of Hueneme received $11,250,000. Representative John Garamendi, Senator Adam Schiff, Senator Alex Padilla, and Representative Julia Brownley jointly announced the grants.

Representative Garamendi stated: "America's economic strength is built on investments in our ports. That is why I am proud to announce over $11 million in critical funding for the Port of Richmond. This investment reinforces the port's vital role in our economy and community. I thank Senator Schiff and Senator Padilla for their partnership and leadership in securing this critical investment."

Senator Schiff noted: "As vital economic engines for California and the nation, it is critical to support the infrastructure upgrades our ports need. I am proud to work with my colleagues to secure federal funding for our ports so they can continue to serve as major gateways for imports and exports."

Senator Padilla stated: "By upgrading critical infrastructure at the Port of Hueneme and the Port of Richmond, we are strengthening supply chains, supporting good-paying jobs, and moving goods more reliably across California and the nation. As the world's fourth-largest economy, California depends on these ports as key gateways for trade and growth. I will continue to fight for investments that deliver lasting benefits for the workers, businesses, and communities that rely on these ports."

Representative Brownley said: "As a vital engine for clean jobs and workforce development, the Port of Hueneme drives economic growth and promotes climate resilience in our region. To keep the port strong and competitive, I worked with Senator Schiff and Senator Padilla to secure federal funding for critical infrastructure upgrades."

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