I-27 Numbering Act of 2023

Floor Speech

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Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, this bill would designate portions of the Ports-to- Plains Corridor in Texas as the future Interstate 27. This route plays an important role in commerce, helping facilitate the movement of agricultural products from hubs to markets.

This bill incorporates technical assistance from the Federal Highway Administration to prevent duplicative route numbering from being used on different roadway spurs. This change will make the designation clearer for travelers.

Similar bipartisan legislation passed the Senate by unanimous consent earlier this year.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Pfluger).

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Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cuellar).

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Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. KEAN of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, again, I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation championed by my colleague Mr. Arrington of Texas here in the House, along with Mr. Cruz and Mr. Cornyn in the Senate.

Ports-to-Plains Corridor connects with other routes to span more than 2,300 miles across eight states. It connects significant agriculture and energy centers to the rest of our Nation, which relies on these industries.

This bill ensures congressional follow-through on this designation by formally naming segments of the corridor in Texas Interstate Route 27 and will contribute to the continuity of American advantages in agriculture, international trade, connectivity, and economic development.

Madam Speaker, I urge support of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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