Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act Passes Senate.

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mark Kelly (R-AZ) released statements after the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act passed the Senate.

According to the statement, “The bill would give authority to increase the number of lanes for the toll bridge or allow a rail line to be built that runs from Rio Grande City, Texas, to Mexico and facilitates hundreds of millions of dollars in cross-border trade.”

The Texas senator emphasized the importance of the bridge to the Lone Star state.

“The Starr-Camargo Bridge has been invaluable to the economy of South Texas and the nation,” said Sen. Cornyn.

Rep. Cornyn continued, stating how the bridge would clear blockage at the entry ports, without costing civilians any money.

“Expanding this international bridge will help ease congestion and supply chain issues at this critical port of entry at no cost to taxpayers, and I am grateful to Senators Cruz and Kelly for their partnership in helping to get this bill passed.”

Rep. Cruz celebrated the affect the bridge would have on the agricultural community of America.

“The Starr-Camargo Bridge is another vital link for U.S.-Mexican trade, and Texas is proud to facilitate billions in U.S. exports every year. Expanding the Starr-Camargo Bridge will support our farmers and ranchers, manufacturers, and producers by improving transportation and supply chains for both the United States and Mexico,” said Sen. Cruz.

The Texas representative stated his pleasure with the deal as well as his fellow congressman.

“This is a win-win, and I’m proud to work with Sen. Cornyn to deliver this win for Texas, as I continue to work to expedite bridge permits across the Lone Star State.”

The Arizona representative highlighted how the bill would help with securing the much talked about U.S.-Mexico border.

“Updating border infrastructure and modernizing land ports of entry improves border security, shortens wait times, and strengthens our supply chains,” said Sen. Kelly.

Rep. Kelly celebrated the legislation and getting the opportunity to work with Cornyn.

“Commonsense projects, like modernizing the Starr-Camargo Bridge, are critical for border communities, and I’m glad to work with Senator Cornyn on this important project.”

In other Texas news, in an attempt to fight corporate greed and protect farmers, Texas Representative Greg Casar (D) introduced the Agricultural Worker Justice Act and the Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers & Ranchers Act.

The Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers & Ranchers Act is designed to change the agriculture system to help small farmers and consumers. It would halt mergers of big agriculture businesses and strengthen antitrust laws in the food and agriculture system.