August Pfluger: “I thank my colleague for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 992 to officially designate the Texas…”

“I thank my colleague for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 992 to officially designate the Texas and New Mexico portions of the future Interstate- designated segments of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27. The Ports-to-Plains Corridor is a significant north-south transportation corridor that will unlock transportation capabilities for the energy industry in the Permian Basin and enhance Texas' key economic engines of international trade, energy, and the largest agricultural production in the country. This is a big deal for this part of the United States, specifically for Texas. Madam Speaker, when you think about energy security being national security, Interstate 27 is going to play a massive role in allowing the delivery of that energy not just to our country but also throughout the rest of the world. {time} 1515 In addition, food security is national security, and Interstate 27 will play a massive role in allowing the delivery of food to our own country. This new designation literally paves the way for safer roads in West Texas, and clearly marks Midland and Odessa as the energy hub of our Nation. Madam Speaker, I thank Chairman Jodey Arrington and Senator Ted Cruz for their hard work and partnership on this important issue. I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this legislation to make sure that we can continue to deliver energy and food throughout the United States.”