As a fiscally-conservative Member of the Blue Dog coalition and a former business owner, I believe Congress must spend with the utmost care. I am dedicated to a transparent earmark process; therefore, all appropriations requests that I submit to the Appropriations Committee for funding will be made public and posted on my website. This year I am adding an extra layer of accountability. All projects must have at least one letter of support from a state or local official indicating why the project is important to the community. I believe it is part of my job to bring your hard-earned tax dollars home to Southern Arizona in meaningful ways.
If you would like to make an appropriations request for Fiscal Year 2011, please email Appropriations.Giffords@mail.house.gov. All applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2010.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Liz Berry
Legislative Director
Office of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
1728 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2542