Rep. Green Announces Labor HHS Funding for Local Programs
July 20, 2010
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Gene Green (TX-29) announced the inclusion of his appropriations requests in the FY2011 Labor-Health and Human Services (HHS) Appropriations Bill. The requests were included as parts of the federal appropriations process earlier this year and the House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies has released their recommendations.
“I’m very happy that the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education has recognized the importance of these projects to our area,” Rep. Green said. “While there are more steps involved until our area receives the funds, I look forward to seeing the positive impact these investments will make.”
Included in the appropriations bill is $500,000 for San Jacinto College International Maritime and Energy Center of Houston Program. The project will allow enhanced training programs that develop skilled workers in technical education and a training workforce pipeline in regional dual credit programs with area high schools. Also is $125,000 for Houston Hispanic Forum Career and Education Day (CED). CED draws 16,000 students in grades 6-12, parents and volunteers to learn about careers and higher education opportunities. This program is important for creating educational opportunities for constituents of the 29th District of Texas. Rep. Green also made a joint request with Rep. Al Green (TX-09) for Memorial Hermann TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research) Challenge Program for Soldiers. The program received a $250,000 earmark to improve recover, build strength, new skills and confidence to continue daily activities despite an injury.
Rep. Green also made requests for national programs. Those requests included in the appropriations bill are $14 million for Project Grad, $6 million for Reach Out and Read, $24 million for Reading is Fundamental, and $20 million for Teach for America.
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