Transportation: Roads, Bridges, Airports, & Waterways
“Our region’s economic growth requires continued investment in our transportation systems. In Washington, I will continue fighting to bring federally funded projects to West Tennessee and ensure our communities have the resources they need to succeed in today’s economy.” – Congressman David Kustoff
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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Clay Bright, and state and local officials were in Obion County to kick off the paving of Interstate 69.
"Today is a big day for West Tennessee. The paving of I-69 will facilitate tourism, economic development, and improve safety to hundreds of rural communities here in West Tennessee," said Rep. Kustoff. "I will continue to work hard for West Tennessee at the federal level on behalf of I-69."
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) voted against the House Democrat's infrastructure bill, H.R. 3684, the INVEST In America Act. This bill reauthorizes surface transportation programs at $547.9 billion over 5 years and puts climate and Green New Deal goals above core infrastructure needs. For example, $1 out of every $2 spent in this bill is tied up in Green New Deal mandates.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), along with Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01), introduced the Paving the Way for Rural Communities Act of 2021. This legislation will make it easier to repair America's roads and bridges by removing burdensome government regulations that are adversely targeted towards rural areas.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) announced a $7 million Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Lake County, Tennessee. This funding will help construct approximately 5.5 miles of rail to connect the Port of Cates Landing and the adjoining Select Tennessee certified industrial site, to the TennKen short-line railroad.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced a $500,000 loan and $87,200 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Obion County to construct a 100x100 airplane hangar with an adjacent staging area at the south end of the existing airport site. The new hangars will provide much needed private space for the crop dusters, so they are not disrupted by the other commercial traffic. The hangar will also generate airport revenue, as the space will be leased for storage for the crop dusters.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08) announced a $500,000 loan and $150,000 grant for Obion County to construct an airplane hangar, a $18,300,000 loan for Crockett County to expand and renovate the Crockett County Middle and High School, and a $4,000,000 loan for the Town of Somerville to construct a fire station and renovate the existing law enforcement station. This funding is part of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) $153 million investment to build and improve critical community facilities across our nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) voted against Speaker Pelosi's H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. This partisan bill will cost our nation more than $1.5 trillion, forces costly Green New Deal policies, reduces states' flexibility, and limits building new roads and bridges.
MEMPHIS, TN – Today, Rep. David Kustoff (TN-08), announced $11,200,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Tennessee Department of Transportation Project for Fayette, Haywood, Madison, Henderson, Carroll, Decatur, Benton, Humphreys, Hickman, and Dickson Counties.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) today released the following statement applauding FedEx's announcement of a $1 billion investment in their FedEx Express hub in Memphis. This expansion in the Mid-South is part of the company's continued investment following tax reform.