Fiscal Year 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests

This press release from Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was published on 2026-04-28 and titled "Fiscal Year 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests". It focuses on foreign policy and touches on agriculture.

Fiscal Year 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests

As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator McConnell continues to advocate for federal resources for his constituents and their priorities, ensuring Kentucky always punches above its weight. Fiscal Year 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Equine Center of Excellence Recipient: University of Kentucky Project Location: Lexington, Kentucky Amount Requested: $4,000,000 Project Purpose: To establish and operate an equine center of excellence focused on equine-related research. Ambulance Replacement Recipient: Lewis County Ambulance Service Project Location: Vanceburg, Kentucky Amount Requested: $350,000 Project Purpose: Replacement of aging, high-mileage vehicles that require frequent and costly maintenance to remain operable.