Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke Secures Funding for Western Montana Communities in Transportation Appropriations Bill

Rep. Zinke has been a key figure in shaping the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill, which has passed full committee markup and is now headed to the House floor for a vote. The bill includes significant investments in Western Montana, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and community development. As a member of the Appropriations Committee and THUD subcommittee, Rep. Zinke has worked closely with community leaders and county commissioners to secure funding for various projects.

Key Takeaways:

• The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill includes $10,000,000 for the Seeley Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant, $2,500,000 for the Sanders County Noxon Bridge Replacement Project Phase 1, and $2,500,000 for the Ravalli County Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Congressman Zinke has secured $454,000 for Rural Airport Reconstruction and Emergency Services Expansion, $1,150,000 for repaving Marten Creek Road, $1,000,000 for Flathead County North Fork Road guardrails, $1,000,000 for Groff Lane Bridge Replacement, and $1,000,000 for Old Corvallis Road Repair.
• The Montana investments in the bill reflect Rep. Zinke's commitment to addressing pressing infrastructure needs in Western Montana, including crumbling bridges, inadequate wastewater treatment, and deteriorating roads.
• Community leaders and county commissioners have praised Rep. Zinke for his tireless efforts to secure funding for projects that will benefit local communities.
• The THUD Appropriations Bill includes a range of investments in infrastructure, community development, and emergency services, highlighting the importance of federal funding for Western Montana.

Statistics:

• $10,000,000 allocated for the Seeley Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $5,000,000 allocated for the Sanders County Noxon Bridge Replacement Project Phase 1 and the Ravalli County Wastewater Treatment Plant
• $454,000 allocated for Rural Airport Reconstruction and Emergency Services Expansion
• $2,150,000 allocated for road infrastructure projects, including Marten Creek Road, Flathead County North Fork Road, and Old Corvallis Road
• $3,000,000 allocated for bridge replacement projects, including the Noxon Bridge and Groff Lane Bridge

Sources:

• Office of Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke
• Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill
• See Congressman Zinke's Community Project Funding Requests