Federal lawmakers have approved $4 million in funding for a major emergency services project in Bensalem Township as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148).
While the sweeping federal spending package funds thousands of initiatives nationwide, specific community projects—like this one—are formally detailed in the bill’s Explanatory Statement, which carries the same legal weight as the legislation itself.
Bensalem Township Emergency Services Infrastructure Project
Under the approved funding, Bensalem will receive:
- Project: Consolidation and construction of a modern fire station
- Federal Funding: $4,000,000
- Proposed Location: 2400 Byberry Road (DPS Fire Station area)
The project calls for the consolidation of existing volunteer fire stations into a single, centralized emergency services hub designed to support both volunteer and career responders.
Bensalem’s fire services have increasingly operated with both career and volunteer personnel, placing additional strain on aging infrastructure.
What This Means for Bensalem Residents
According to the legislative description, the new facility is intended to significantly strengthen local emergency response by:
- Improving response times through centralized staffing and equipment
- Modernizing outdated infrastructure to accommodate current firefighting, EMS, and marine response needs
- Enhancing public safety by providing first responders with a purpose-built, fully equipped station
Township officials have long cited aging facilities and logistical limitations as challenges for emergency services. This funding directly addresses those concerns.
How the Funding Was Secured
The Bensalem project was approved through the federal Community Project Funding (CPF) program, which allows members of Congress to request direct funding for specific local infrastructure needs.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick helped secure the allocation as part of a bipartisan appropriations process focused on district-level public safety improvements.
Under Section 4 of H.R. 7148, all projects listed in the committee’s explanatory tables—including this $4 million allocation—are legally binding. The House of Representatives repassed the measure on February 5, 2026, formally finalizing the federal commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where will the new Bensalem fire station be built?
A: At 2400 Byberry Road in the existing Department of Public Safety fire station area.
Q: How much federal funding did Bensalem receive?
A: $4 million through the Community Project Funding program.
Q: When will construction begin?
A: A construction timeline has not yet been announced.
