Funding is Part of the FY 2009 Continuing Resolution
ashington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey announced today that the full U.S. Congress and the President have approved federal funding for several defense-related projects in the Lehigh Valley as contained in the Fiscal Year 2009 Continuing Resolution (HR 2638).
“I am pleased that my colleagues have recognized the valuable contribution these projects will make to our nation’s defense,” said Specter. “Pennsylvania is a top competitor for defense projects that create jobs and strengthen our economy, and these funds will go far in supporting the brave men and women who serve our country.”
“The projects will play an important role in strengthening our nation’s military readiness and promoting job creation in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Casey. “I am pleased that my colleagues have approved this important funding to improve Pennsylvania’s military installations and strengthen our nation’s defense.”
The Continuing Resolution was passed by both houses of Congress and signed into law Tuesday by President of the United States.
Funding has been approved for the following Lehigh Valley defense projects (if a House Member also requested the project, his name is indicated in parentheses):
· $3.2 million for Air Products in Lehigh County to develop stronger and lighter composite armor for military vehicles. (Charlie Dent)
· $3.2 million for Fidelity Technologies in Berks County for development of a lightweight, transportable observed fire training system that provides highly cost-effective, simulated battlefield scenarios. (Tim Holden)
· $2 million for ProModel Corporation in Lehigh County to expand utilization of the Army Force Generation Synchronization Tool, which will allow decision makers to have a fuller view of their resources. (Charlie Dent)
· $1.6 million for Lehigh University in Northampton County to build and maintain a national resource to support critical research and development in translation, document analysis, preservation and exploitation to meet strategic national security needs. (Charlie Dent)
· $1.6 million for Heyco Metals in Reading for a project that will demonstrate the effectiveness of copper to inactivate dangerous pathogens in military healthcare settings and other high-risk facilities
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“I am pleased that my colleagues have recognized the valuable contribution these projects will make to our nation’s defense,” said Specter. “Pennsylvania is a top competitor for defense projects that create jobs and strengthen our economy, and these funds will go far in supporting the brave men and women who serve our country.”
“The projects will play an important role in strengthening our nation’s military readiness and promoting job creation in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Casey. “I am pleased that my colleagues have approved this important funding to improve Pennsylvania’s military installations and strengthen our nation’s defense.”
The Continuing Resolution was passed by both houses of Congress and signed into law Tuesday by President of the United States.
Funding has been approved for the following Lehigh Valley defense projects (if a House Member also requested the project, his name is indicated in parentheses):
· $3.2 million for Air Products in Lehigh County to develop stronger and lighter composite armor for military vehicles. (Charlie Dent)
· $3.2 million for Fidelity Technologies in Berks County for development of a lightweight, transportable observed fire training system that provides highly cost-effective, simulated battlefield scenarios. (Tim Holden)
· $2 million for ProModel Corporation in Lehigh County to expand utilization of the Army Force Generation Synchronization Tool, which will allow decision makers to have a fuller view of their resources. (Charlie Dent)
· $1.6 million for Lehigh University in Northampton County to build and maintain a national resource to support critical research and development in translation, document analysis, preservation and exploitation to meet strategic national security needs. (Charlie Dent)
· $1.6 million for Heyco Metals in Reading for a project that will demonstrate the effectiveness of copper to inactivate dangerous pathogens in military healthcare settings and other high-risk facilities
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