Washington, D.C. – President Trump has signed into law H.R. 7148, a legislative package that funds critical national priorities and delivers more than $30 million in community project funding for West Texas. The law provides targeted investments to expand the I-27 Ports-to-Plains Corridor, improve Lubbock Preston Smith Airport, and upgrade key facilities at Texas Tech - while reducing federal discretionary spending
“This week, President Trump signed legislation that reduces year-over-year federal discretionary spending while delivering significant resources for West Texas.
“This includes over $30 million in combined investment in TX-19 for infrastructure development to expand the I-27 Ports-to-Plains Corridor, much-needed improvements for Lubbock Preston Smith Airport, and key facility upgrades that strengthen Texas Tech’s position as a world-class institution.
“I am proud to have worked with my colleagues and President Trump to secure these resources that will strengthen the safety, security, and economic growth of our region, while reducing federal spending overall.
“Since being elected Chairman of the Budget Committee, Republicans have cut record spending including $400B to date from the operating budget and $1.5T in waste and fraud from entitlement programs.”– Chairman Arrington.
