For Immediate Release: Rep. Wesley Hunt Secures Funding in President's Budget to Complete Construction of Houston Ship Channel's Project 11
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Hunt released a statement today regarding his efforts to ensure Project 11 of the Houston Ship Channel was fully funded in the amount of $161 million in the President's FY2026 budget.
The mission of Project 11 is to enhance and widen the Houston Ship Channel, which would facilitate the simultaneous passage of two larger vessels, rather than their individual passage, through specific segments of the channel. Furthermore, Project 11 enhances safety and improves transit efficiency at one of the most significant ports in the United States.
Ric Campo, Chairman of the Houston Port Commission, commented:
“This is a momentous achievement”, said Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo. “We are grateful to Congressman Hunt and the Trump Administration for the $161 million to close out construction of Project 11 and the $53 million in the President’s Budget for maintaining the channel. I applaud Congressman Hunt’s tremendous advocacy and unwavering leadership, along with many in our Congressional Delegation, to bring home the millions of federal dollars needed to complete the expansion of the Houston Ship Channel. This project will keep our economy moving forward and enable our port to continue delivering for not just Houstonians, but the entire nation.”
Congressman Hunt added:
"Since my swearing-in nearly three years ago, one of my biggest priorities has been to ensure that Project 11 in the Houston Ship Channel is fully funded and its construction completed. As the largest energy port in the entire world, Project 11’s success is essential to maintaining Texas's and the United States' energy dominance,"said Congressman Hunt."I would also like to express my sincerest gratitude to President Trump for recognizing the importance of this project and his goal of ensuring America is once again a net exporter of energy."
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