Congressman Michael C. Burgess voted last night for the passage of the Transportation, Treasury and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2004.

This key legislation provides more than $89.3 billion in total budgetary resources.

On behalf of the constituents of 26th Congressional District of Texas, Congressman Burgess requested that several projects be considered for funding within the appropriations bill. These projects included $250,000 for the widening of Interstate 35 East between FM 2181 and Lake Lewisville, $325,000 for the purchasing of additional buses for the City of Grapevine and funding for airport improvements at Denton Municipal Airport.

“These transportation projects are priorities for me because they will provide important aviation and economic development benefits to my district,” commented Congressman Burgess. “As a life long resident of Denton County, I understand the importance of funding the expansion and development of local transportation entities. In the future, I will work towards ensuring that the City of Grapevine, Denton Municipal Airport, and Interstate 35 East receives other needed funds so they continue to be important economic assets to the area.”

Passage of this appropriation bill funds numerous activities including the U.S. Interstate System, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, anti-drug efforts, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Congressman Burgess sits as a majority member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.