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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health’s development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act, were passed by the House and signed into law on November 12, 2025, as part of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026.  

“This historic investment in Colonial Behavioral Health will transform the way they do care — bettering the lives of Virginians and ensuring quality, comprehensive health services,” said Rep. Wittman. “I am proud to have secured funding to invest in Virginia priorities and to support the needs of our community.”

This funding will support Colonial Behavioral Health’s construction of a new integrated care facility to fill the existing gaps in outpatient and primary care. Colonial Behavioral Health is the sole provider of safety net behavioral health services for the uninsured and underinsured in the region and serves more than 3,500 individuals annually. Their new facility will help meet patient demand by improving coordination across healthcare specialties, integrating care, and providing on-site pharmacy services. By expanding access to comprehensive care, Colonial Behavioral Health will improve community health and reduce the burden on emergency services. 

Community Project Funding (CPF) allows Members of Congress to bring tax dollars back home for district-specific priorities. Members have firsthand knowledge of their district’s needs and can prioritize federal funding for the most critical local projects—rather than leaving those decisions to unelected bureaucrats in Washington who lack a direct connection to the community. For Congressman Wittman, these projects address clear and present needs in communities across Virginia and enjoy broad support. The federal dollars designated for CPF projects exist within existing budget limits, reinforcing Congress’s control over the power of the purse. Rather than allowing that money to fund projects in different states, Community Project Funding gives Congressman Wittman the ability to empower Virginians by ensuring they have a critical voice in determining where budgeted funding goes.