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
More on Transportation: Roads, Bridges, Airports, & Waterways
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 stat
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.
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.