Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Requests

Congressman Davis has submitted funding requests for Community Improvement Projects across the First District. The funding requests were submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations for consideration and inclusion in the federal spending bills for Fiscal Year 2027.

Under guidelines issued by the Committee, each Representative may request funding for community projects for obligation in fiscal year 2027- although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to specific accounts with differing eligibility.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Davis has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.

In no particular order, here is a list of the projects Rep. Davis has submitted so far for FY27:

Applicant:  Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, 2D LAAD Maintenance and Operations Facilities

100 Roosevelt Blvd, Havelock, North Carolina 28533

Requested Amount: $193,900,000

Purpose: The project will fund construction and upgrades for 2D LAAD maintenance at MCAS Cherry Point, the home base for 2nd LAAD Battalion. From 2022 to 2026, 2nd LAAD will transition from MANPAD Stinger to the JLTV based MADIS. 2nd LAAD Battalion will add a firing battery in 2026. Force Design initiatives will see the battalion grow by at least 287 Marines to support the transition to MADIS. The facilities include vehicle and launcher maintenance bays, workspaces, administrative areas, classrooms, training simulation spaces, secure and general storage spaces, covered vehicle parking structures, HAZMAT storage building, vehicle wash rack, fueling station, and surface parking areas. The exterior walls of the buildings will be cavity wall construction with concrete masonry unit(CMU) backup and brick veneer. The buildings will be constructed on shallow foundations and a concrete slab on grade foundation with structural steel framing, steel roof trusses, and pre-finished insulated standing seam metal roof system. Special costs include Post Construction Contract Award Services (PCAS), and cybersecurity commissioning. The cybersecurity commissioning cost is to cover the Department of the Navy's (DON) cybersecurity requirements, as well as DON's in-house costs to review contractor submittals and to implement steps necessary for obtaining Authority to Operate. Special construction features of the controlled area will be prescribed by the Unified Facilities Criteria and/or other governing documents. The existing 2nd LAAD Headquarters and Battery Facilities were constructed in 1988 and have not undergone any major renovations. 2nd LAAD is currently working in aged and undersized facilities, which hurts daily activities, mission-readiness, and safety of Marines.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Beaufort County, Mobile Viper Radio Project

121 West 3rd Street, Washington, North Carolina 27889

Requested Amount: $604,051.00

Purpose: Beaufort County NC still operates on an analog VHF radio system that does not allow for interoperability. The surrounding counties, as well as the State, have or are in the process of migrating to the VIPER 800mhz Systems. Our agencies’ radios are older, non-P25 compliant, and less reliable in large incidents. Fortunately for sparsely populated and economically challenged counties like ours, the State invested in the infrastructure costs to provide 240 transmitter sites across the State to support the Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) system. This 800 MHz trunking system was designed to provide communications interoperability between all emergency responders from all services throughout our state including local, county, and statewide agencies. The state’s investment in this system provides a platform for which emergency response agencies only need to purchase the radios. Most agencies, including our local hospitals and law enforcement, have moved exclusively to this platform already. This lack of compatibility due to the cost is a major response safety concern as we must coordinate response needs with each other and law enforcement agencies. With your support we would be purchasing 85 radios to be utilized in the trucks or as base stations. The average cost of the mobile radios is $5,979.28, the average cost of the portable radios is $11,842 each, and the base station radios are $7,430.05 each. The requested amount of $604,051 would be used by Beaufort County to purchase emergency radio equipment, including 48 mobile radio units, 27 base station radios, and 10 portable radios. This equipment would replace the county’s current radio equipment, a significant portion of which is now approaching the end of its operational life.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Town of Pinetops, NC Community Policing & Public Safety Enhancement Project

101 East Hamlet Street, Pinetops, North Carolina 27864

Requested Amount: $1,741,000.00

Purpose: The Town of Pinetops, North Carolina, is facing persistent and rampant high crime rates. That is why the project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds. Despite support to surrounding communities, the Town of Pinetops has a small tax base, is still recovering from post-Covid-19 mitigation measures, including excessive lockdowns, and has been unable to field the resources necessary to even apply for grants, despite providing disproportionate law enforcement support for the county as a whole. Equipment upgrades and funding for community policing would be a lifeline to a community struggling with basic public safety needs. To improve public safety, $1,741,400 in funding would be used for twelve handheld portable radios ($4000/unit), ten laptops for patrol vehicles ($3,000/unit), twelve police cameras and license plate readers ($5,000/unit), four patrol vehicles ($65,000/vehicle), fifteen body-worn cameras ($1,500/unit), thirty uniforms ($300 per), and officer/personnel support ($1,200,000 total).

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Hyde County, Law Enforcement Communications Equipment Project

30 Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter, North Carolina 27885

Requested Amount: $1,200,000.00

Purpose: The $1,200,000 project would replace and secure the VIPER microwave communication dishes that provide critical connectivity for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. Having accounted for state contracts and previous purchase agreements, the remaining funding to secure the public safety communications Hyde County's geography creates unique infrastructure challenges that make dependable communications systems essential. Their island communities are separated by water and distance from the mainland, and traditional communication options are limited. The VIPER microwave system serves as the primary backbone that links emergency communications across these remote areas and ensures that first responders can maintain contact with one another and with regional partners. Public safety agencies across Hyde County rely on this system to perform their daily duties and to respond effectively during emergencies. The Hyde County Sheriff's Office, Hyde County Emergency Medical Services, Hyde County Emergency Management, local Fire Departments, Marine Fisheries, the National Park Service, and other public response organizations depend on this communication network to coordinate response efforts and maintain situational awareness during incidents. Maintaining a reliable communications network is particularly important in a coastal environment that is regularly exposed to hurricanes, severe storms, and other natural hazards. During these events, the ability for agencies to communicate clearly and consistently can significantly impact the speed and effectiveness of emergency response operations.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  City of Oxford, NC Public Safety and Emergency Operations Center

300 Williamsboro Street Oxford, North Carolina 27565

Requested Amount: $7,000,000.00

Purpose: The funding will be used to construct a 25,000 square-foot facility to house the town’s combination Police Headquarters, Fire Department Headquarters, and Emergency Operations Center. It will also incorporate the respective public safety and emergency services training apparatus. The new facility will enhance the City's ability to provide public safety. This will affect not only the City, but also the surrounding areas in the County. First, the fire department will be able to improve response times to emergencies, especially fires. Second, the Police Department is currently in a facility that is too small and outdated to continue operating as it needs to. The larger facility will allow the Town of Oxford to improve evidence storage, which is crucial for building a case against criminals. A new facility will allow for better technology, which will be helpful in solving crimes. A larger facility will provide more options to improve training for both the police and fire departments. There will finally be an opportunity for Granville County to house EMS services at the larger facility. Finally, the city doesn't have a true Emergency Operations Center (EOC). At this time, the EOC is in the Fire Department's lounge. This isn't the best conditions to provide an effective EOC. A new, modern facility will enable the Town to provide faster and more efficient response to a crisis. The location will enable us to improve communication with the public during a crisis. Oxford also has mutual aid agreements with surrounding cities and counties.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Town of Battleboro, Rural Fire Department, H.L. Harrison Fire District, Inc.

4909 Hathaway Street, Battleboro, North Carolina 27809

Requested Amount: $2,500,000.00

Purpose: Replacing the aging fire station, which includes constructing a new community facility within the structure to serve as a community center for firefighters and their families, is a good use of taxpayer funds because it represents a critical investment in the safety, health, and stability of the town and county. In such a rural region, which is designated as Tier I by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, indicating the highest level of economic distress. Fire and emergency services in Battleboro operate out of an aging facility that were not designed to meet the demands of modern firefighting, emergency medical response, and disaster management. As call volumes increase and equipment requirements evolve, these outdated structures limit the ability of first responders to operate efficiently and safely. Replacing the current facility with a modern station ensures that firefighters and EMS personnel have the appropriate space, equipment storage, training areas, and technology needed to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. Public safety is the most significant benefit of this project. A new fire station improves response times by providing better apparatus access, more efficient deployment of emergency vehicles, and improved coordination of emergency personnel. In rural areas where travel distances are often long, even small improvements in response time can make a life-saving difference during fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and natural disasters. Rural communities often lack accessible public spaces for meetings, educational programs, and community events. This space will be used for public safety education, CPR and first-aid training, disaster preparedness programs, and community meetings. It also provides a safe location for residents to gather during emergencies, severe weather events, or power outages.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Bertie County, Emergency Ambulance Replacement Project

106 Dundee St PO Box 530 Windsor, North Carolina 27983

Requested Amount: $1,100,00.00

Purpose: The project would provide funding to replace four emergency ambulances to serve Bertie County. These new ambulances will replace aging vehicles that have reached the end of their service life and require frequent repairs, increasing the risk of mechanical failure and reducing operational reliability during emergency response. Bertie County serves a large rural area spanning nearly 700 square miles where residents often live far distances from hospitals and emergency care. Reliable emergency medical transportation is essential for residents across the county who depend on EMS to reach regional healthcare facilities. Replacing aging ambulances will ensure that emergency responders are equipped with safe, dependable vehicles and modern lifesaving equipment necessary to provide high-quality patient care during transport. This project is a top priority in providing dependable equipment to serve the county citizen during an emergency. The current fleet has only two ambulances newer than a 2017 model. Most of their units have high mileage (200,000 miles or more) and have proven costly to keep in service. It is becoming difficult to take a unit out of service for preventative maintenance due to other units being repaired. In some instances, their units have become disabled while transporting patients to a medical facility. This project will allow the county to provide dependable units for their citizens and be able to conduct proper preventative maintenance on all of their equipment to prolong the life of their units.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Washington County, Emergency Apparatus Bays and Ambulance Acquisition

1358 US Hwy 64 East, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962

Requested Amount: $1,350,000.00

Purpose: This project will construct emergency apparatus bays at the Washington County Emergency Management and Training Operations Center (EMTOC) and purchase a new ambulance to strengthen emergency response capacity in rural eastern North Carolina. The apparatus bays represent the final phase of the EMTOC facility project. Due to earlier funding constraints, the bays were not included in the initial construction. The bays will provide secure, climate-controlled housing for emergency response vehicles and equipment, protecting critical assets from weather exposure and ensuring rapid deployment during emergencies. The project will also fund the acquisition of a new ambulance to expand Washington County’s emergency medical services fleet. EMS providers in Washington County frequently respond to medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and other life-threatening incidents across large rural service areas where response times are critical. Together, these investments will significantly improve emergency response capabilities for Washington County, Tyrrell County, and surrounding rural communities. The project will ensure first responders have reliable vehicles, properly housed equipment, and the capacity needed to respond to multiple emergencies simultaneously. Strengthening emergency infrastructure in rural eastern North Carolina will improve response times, enhance public safety, and ensure residents and visitors receive timely lifesaving care when emergencies occur.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Gates County, Ambulance Replacement 

200 Court Street, Gatesville, North Carolina 27938 

Requested Amount: $1,050,000.00

Funding would be used to purchase three replacement ambulance units for Gates County Rescue and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Gates County is a rural county with approximately 9,982 residents spread across 340 square miles and currently has no hospital or urgent care facility within the county. Residents rely entirely on Gates County Rescue and EMS for emergency medical response and transport services, which are provided 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Seventy-five percent of EMS patients requiring medical transport are taken to Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, approximately 33 miles from Gatesville, the county seat. For specialized cardiac care, the nearest heart centers are Sentara Norfolk, located 53 miles away, and ECU Health in Greenville, North Carolina, located 78 miles from Gatesville. Because of these long transport distances, dependable ambulance units are critical to ensuring residents receive timely emergency care. Agriculture is the leading industry in Gates County and a major economic driver in North Carolina. Gates County ranks 9th in cotton production, 12th in peanut production, and 26th in livestock production among North Carolina’s 100 counties. Many emergency incidents occur in remote agricultural settings where farmers and agricultural workers may suffer injuries related to heavy equipment or other hazards. The three ambulances currently in service each exceed 200,000 miles on the odometer. Two of the vehicles are more than ten years old and the third is eight years old. Due to high mileage and age, these units are increasingly difficult and costly to maintain and present reliability concerns during emergency response operations. Replacing these units will strengthen emergency medical response capabilities in a geographically dispersed rural county, improve reliability during emergency calls, and ensure residents continue to have access to dependable emergency medical transport services.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE.

Applicant:  Town of Nashville, Nashville Fire Department Ladder Truck Replacement Project

499 South Barnes Street, Nashville, North Carolina 27856

Requested Amount: $1,043,900.00

The Town of Nashville, North Carolina is requesting $1,043,900 in Community Project Funding to support the purchase of a 2027 Pierce Enforcer 107’ aerial ladder truck for the Nashville Fire Department, a critical regional public safety asset serving Nash County and surrounding communities. This investment addresses an urgent public safety gap. Nashville’s current ladder truck, a 2003 model, has been out of service for 11 of the past 15 months, leaving the department without reliable aerial firefighting capability for extended periods. During these outages, emergency response has depended on limited and unreliable backup capacity, with only one consistently operational ladder truck located in Rocky Mount for the entire county. The Nashville Fire Department protects the Town of Nashville and approximately 45 square miles within the Gulley Fire District, while also providing mutual aid support across Nash County and neighboring jurisdictions. Due to its central geographic location, Nashville is strategically positioned to serve as a regional response hub. A modern ladder truck stationed in Nashville will significantly reduce response times, expand coverage redundancy, and improve outcomes for structure fires, rescues, and large-scale emergencies. The requested apparatus will enable life-saving operations that are currently constrained or delayed, including: -- Fire suppression and rescue operations in multi-story residential and commercial buildings -- Elevated rescues and ladder access during structure fires -- Response to industrial, agricultural, and high-risk facilities common in eastern North Carolina -- Regional mutual aid support where specialized equipment is required As Nashville and surrounding communities continue to develop, the demand for reliable, specialized firefighting equipment is increasing. The absence of dependable aerial capability creates avoidable risk to residents, businesses, and first responders.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE. 

Applicant:  Oak City, Oak City Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Landing Zone and Fire Apparatus Replacement

100 Commerce Street, Oak City, North Carolina 27857

Requested Amount: $580,000.00

The Oak City Volunteer Fire Department is requesting $580,000 in federal funding to support two critical public safety improvements serving rural Martin County, North Carolina: the construction of a dedicated emergency medical helicopter landing zone and the purchase of a new fire apparatus to replace aging equipment currently in service. Oak City is located in one of the most rural areas of Martin County. The recent closure of Martin General Hospital has significantly increased the distance residents must travel to receive emergency and trauma care. The nearest trauma and critical care facilities are approximately 40 miles away, creating serious challenges for first responders attempting to provide timely care during life-threatening emergencies. The proposed emergency landing zone will allow medical helicopters to safely land in Oak City, enabling critically ill or injured patients to be transported quickly to higher levels of care. Currently, emergency responders must secure temporary landing areas during emergencies, requiring additional manpower and delaying patient transport. Establishing a permanent landing zone will improve emergency response times and allow volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to focus on lifesaving care rather than securing landing areas. The project also includes the purchase of a new fire apparatus to replace an aging truck currently used by the department. Fire apparatus costs have increased dramatically in recent years, making replacement extremely difficult for small rural volunteer departments. Additionally, fire apparatus procurement timelines can range from 12 to 36 months, making early acquisition essential to ensure continuity of emergency services.

For the Financial Disclosure/Federal Nexus Letter, click HERE.