Congressman David Kustoff secures funding for West TN in government appropriations package
WASHINGTON – Thursday, Congressman Kustoff announced new federal funding for 11 separate projects in West Tennessee. These funds were included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations package that President Trump signed into law.
“As a Member of Congress, I am proud to work on appropriations bills to ensure that federal resources are returned to our communities for valuable and worthwhile projects,” said Congressman David Kustoff. “These new investments will support critical projects throughout West Tennessee, including campus security enhancements, flood control systems, and improvements to transportation infrastructure. I am pleased to help bring this funding home so our region can continue to grow and thrive.”
The following community funding requests secured by Congressman Kustoff’s office are included in the appropriations package:
- University of Tennessee at Martin Campus Security Improvements (University of Tennessee at Martin, TN). Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $938,000
- Army Corps of Engineers Civil Construction, Section 219 Project (Tipton, Haywood, and Fayette Counties, TN). Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $9,500,000
- Tennessee Riverbank Stabilization, West TN River Basin Authority. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $2,500,000
- Sewer Equalization Tank Installation (City of Bartlett, TN). Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $1,000,000
- Sewer System Upgrade (City of Selmer, TN). Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $750,000
- Water and Wastewater Extension Project (Jackson Energy Authority, TN). Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $750,000
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion (Town of Arlington, TN). Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $1,000,000
- Water Main Replacement Project (City of Henderson, TN). Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $750,000
- I-69 Troy Bypass North and South (Tennessee Department of Transportation). Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $5,000,000
- Memphis Airport Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, TN). Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: Rep. David Kustoff, $4,000,000; Rep. Steve Cohen, $250,0000. Total: $4,250,000.
- Lambuth Campus Upgrades (University of Memphis, TN). Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Amount Funded: $1,250,000
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