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Comer Announces $40 Million Secured for Paducah’s Riverport West Project - Congressman James Comer
Position: The release announces a $40 million federal Port Infrastructure Development Program grant for the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority's Riverport West Project and states the congressman's support for expanding port capacity and economic development in Kentucky.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded a $40 million dollar Port Infrastructure Development Program grant to the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority for the Riverport West Project. Congressman Comer recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy in strong support of the funding and spoke directly with MARAD Administrator Steve Carmel to stress the project’s importance to Kentucky’s transportation network and economic future.
“The Riverport West project is a major investment in the future of McCracken County and Kentucky. This new funding will expand our region’s shipping capacity, strengthen critical transportation infrastructure, and help attract new businesses and good-paying jobs. I was proud to support the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority’s work to secure this investment, and I commend its leaders and community partners for their ongoing efforts to get this project across the finish line. I will continue working with federal and local leaders to strengthen Kentucky’s economy and create new opportunities for our communities,” said Congressman Comer.
“On behalf of the Paducah McCracken County Riverport Authority, we thank Congressman Comer for his continued support in the development and federal funding of Riverport West. His advocacy, along with that of Senators McConnell and Paul, has been instrumental in helping us secure the PIDP grant funds necessary to complete construction of Riverport West. These federal funds, combined with matching state grant funds, will allow for a seamless and cost-effective construction schedule. This PIDP grant award is the next step in positioning Riverport West as a catalyst for economic growth across Western Kentucky,” said Executive Director of Paducah McCracken Riverport Authority Jim Garrett.
Background:
Congressman Comer and his staff have advocated for the Riverport West Project since it was first presented to DOT officials, including by facilitating a meeting between senior DOT officials and local Paducah leaders. The project will expand the capacity of the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority’s existing public port, providing enhanced access to inland waterways and support the movement of manufactured goods and agricultural products throughout the region. In July, Congressman Comer was proud to announce DOT also awarded a $24 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support the Riverport West Project.
Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the launch of his new congressional website, comer.house.gov,...
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) applauded President Donald Trump for signing his legislation,...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has...
WASHINGTON—Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Republican lawmakers...
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WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) today reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R–Ky.) will speak at an event on Thursday, January...
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Comer’s Legislation Supporting Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club Signed into Law - Congressman James Comer
Position: Congressman Comer applauds the signing of his bill, H.R. 1276, which removes National Park Service restrictions on City of Paducah property so it can be transferred to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club for renovations.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) applauded President Donald Trump for signing his legislation, H.R. 1276, into law. The new law removes outdated National Park Service (NPS) restrictions on property owned by the City of Paducah, clearing the way for local officials to transfer the property to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club so the organization can renovate and improve its facilities.
“Today is a major victory for the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club and the entire McCracken County community. For more than sixty years, the club has provided generations of young people with opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed, but outdated federal restrictions have prevented the organization from improving its facilities and serving even more children. With President Trump’s signature, we are cutting through federal red tape, empowering local leaders, and clearing the way for new classrooms, an updated gym, and other long-awaited improvements. I thank President Trump for signing my legislation into law, and I am grateful to Senator Rand Paul, Senator Mitch McConnell, Mayor George Bray, and the many local leaders who worked with me to deliver this lasting investment in Kentucky’s youth,” said Congressman Comer.
Background:
The City of Paducah approached Congressman Comer’s office requesting assistance with removing the NPS’s role in the property that includes the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club. The city currently owns the property after it was conveyed through the Federal Lands to Parks Program, but NPS still holds one restriction on the property. Paducah, Kentucky officials seek to transfer the property to the Boys and Girls Club, allowing the organization to renovate the building, including an updated gym and additional classrooms. Congressman Comer’s office collaborated with the City of Paducah, NPS, U.S. Army, and the House Committee on Natural Resources on the legislation.
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Comer Introduces Legislation to Remove Federal Government Restrictions on Paducah, Kentucky Property
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WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime...
Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the launch of his new congressional website, comer.house.gov,...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has...
WASHINGTON—Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Republican lawmakers...
WASHINGTON—As part of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s investigation into curbing federal...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) is inviting all high school students in Kentucky’s 1st...
WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the sixteen local high school students from...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer’s (R–Ky.) events in Henderson County scheduled for today, Wednesday, January...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) today reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R–Ky.) will speak at an event on Thursday, January...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R–Ky.) will speak at an event on Wednesday, January...
Comer, Speaker Johnson, and Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Let Jones Act Waiver Expire to Bolster America’s Maritime Industry - Congressman James Comer
Position: Republican lawmakers urge the Trump Administration to let the current Jones Act waiver expire as scheduled on August 16, 2026, and to pursue alternative tools to address fuel and fertilizer costs. They argue the Jones Act protects American shipbuilding, maritime jobs, and national security.
WASHINGTON—Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Republican lawmakers today urged the Trump Administration to allow the current Jones Act waiver to expire as scheduled, and to take additional policy steps to safeguard American shipbuilding and the long-term competitiveness of the U.S. maritime industry. The Jones Act plays a critical role in Kentucky's economy, protecting barge companies headquartered in Paducah and supporting thousands of maritime jobs in one of the nation's leading inland maritime hubs. In a letter to President Donald J. Trump, the Republican lawmakers emphasized that this Administration understands the strategic importance of the Jones Act to U.S. economic and national security interests and encouraged the use of alternative tools to address fuel and fertilizer costs.
“We appreciate your longstanding support and attention to the challenges facing our domestic shipping industry. As you outlined in your visionary Maritime Action Plan (MAP), a strong maritime industrial base is essential to the nation’s economic and national security, particularly as the United States works to reinforce its global strategic position. Your acknowledgement in the MAP that less than one percent of new commercial ships are built in the United States underscores the importance of protecting durable domestic maritime policy and safeguarding against foreign encroachment in our nation’s waterways. Our nation’s strongest shield against foreign exploitation of American waterways is the Jones Act, which requires vessels transporting cargo between U.S. ports to be American-built, American-owned, American-crewed, and American-flagged,” wrote the Republican lawmakers.
According to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. maritime system transports more than 760 million tons of cargo annually, including agricultural products, energy resources, and other essential commodities. The current Jones Act waiver, issued to address rising fuel and fertilizer costs, has allowed foreign-flagged vessels to operate in domestic commerce even when U.S.-flagged vessels were available. Data from the Maritime Administration indicates that approximately 95 percent of waiver voyages have been conducted by foreign maritime operators that are not subject to U.S. tax obligations or domestic regulatory requirements.
“The Jones Act ensures that domestic waterborne commerce is conducted by U.S. vessels and mariners rather than by heavily subsidized foreign competitors. Over time, it has helped sustain a safe and reliable commercial fleet, supporting hundreds of thousands of well-paying American maritime jobs. In short, the Jones Act waiver has become a loophole exploited by adversarial countries to erode America’s maritime dominance. We write to respectfully request that the current Jones Act waiver be allowed to expire as scheduled on August 16, 2026, and encourage you to utilize alternative policy tools to address fuel and fertilizer costs while preserving the strength of the American maritime industry. We stand ready to support your continued efforts to strengthen American economic and maritime dominance,” concluded the Republican lawmakers.
Read the letter here.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime...
Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the launch of his new congressional website, comer.house.gov,...
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) applauded President Donald Trump for signing his legislation,...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has...
WASHINGTON—As part of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s investigation into curbing federal...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) is inviting all high school students in Kentucky’s 1st...
WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the sixteen local high school students from...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer’s (R–Ky.) events in Henderson County scheduled for today, Wednesday, January...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) today reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R–Ky.) will speak at an event on Thursday, January...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R–Ky.) will speak at an event on Wednesday, January...
Comer Announces $24 Million Secured for Paducah’s Riverport West Project - Congressman James Comer
Position: Congressman Comer announced a $24 million BUILD grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Riverport West Project in Paducah, Kentucky, and expressed support for federal investment in western Kentucky's infrastructure and economic growth.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $24 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to support the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority's (PMCRA) Riverport West Project. Since December of 2025, Congressman Comer has pushed DOT to award a BUILD grant for the Riverport West Project. His constant communication with DOT over the last eight months has included setting up a meeting for PMCRA and Paducah community leaders to meet with high-level staff at DOT Headquarters in D.C., sending a letter to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, and calling senior DOT officials to underscore the project's importance to western Kentucky's economy, transportation infrastructure, and long-term growth.
“The Department of Transportation’s decision today to award a $24 million BUILD grant for the Riverport West Project is a major win for McCracken County and will help unlock new opportunities for economic growth across our region. I am proud to support the Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority and its community partners whose leadership and vision have made this transformative project possible. I will continue to work with our community leaders and the Trump Administration to support investments that strengthen western Kentucky's infrastructure, create jobs, and expand economic opportunities,” said Congressman Comer.
“On behalf of the Paducah McCracken County Riverport Authority, we would like to thank Congressman Comer for his support in the development and federal funding for Riverport West. These grant funds mark a critical milestone in positioning Riverport West as a catalyst for economic growth across Western Kentucky. Congressman Comer's support and advocacy, along with Senators McConnell and Paul, has been instrumental in helping us secure the BUILD grant funds necessary to construct the first phase of Riverport West,” said PMCRA Executive Director Jimmie Garrett.
McCracken County is uniquely located at the confluence of the two largest rivers in our nation's Marine Highway System – the Mississippi and the Ohio Rivers – and at the junction of three states, making it an ideal location for federal investments to conduct the necessary planning and design work to prepare the site for construction. Paducah Riverport West will serve as an extension of the main public port, which has leased nearly all parcels available, demonstrating the need for an expansion of the community's current capacity. The region has a high volume of manufactured goods and agricultural products that are shipped by domestic barge companies headquartered in Paducah. The Riverport West Project will strengthen Kentucky’s transportation network, support local jobs, and create new opportunities for economic growth across the region.
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime...
Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the launch of his new congressional website, comer.house.gov,...
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) applauded President Donald Trump for signing his legislation,...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has...
WASHINGTON—Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Republican lawmakers...
WASHINGTON—As part of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s investigation into curbing federal...
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) is inviting all high school students in Kentucky’s 1st...
WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the sixteen local high school students from...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer’s (R–Ky.) events in Henderson County scheduled for today, Wednesday, January...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) today reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R–Ky.) will speak at an event on Thursday, January...
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R–Ky.) will speak at an event on Wednesday, January...
Comer: Taxpayer Dollars are Being Stolen and Kentucky State Leaders Are Failing to Act
Position: Congressman Comer expresses concern about fraud in Kentucky's Medicaid program and calls on state leaders to strengthen oversight and reform Medicaid to better protect taxpayer funds.
WASHINGTON—As part of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's investigation into curbing federal and state taxpayer fraud, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) held a hearing today on "Fraud Prevention: Understanding Fraud in Federally Funded Programs Run by the States." During the hearing, Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball and State Financial Officers Foundation Chief Executive Officer and Kentucky native O.J. Oleka testified on their efforts to prevent fraud and safeguard taxpayer funds. Congressman Comer praised their commitment to fighting government waste, fraud, and abuse in state-run federal programs.
During his questioning, Congressman Comer highlighted his longstanding concerns over widespread fraud in Kentucky's Medicaid program. He pressed for details on efforts to address Medicaid fraud, but Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball testified that Governor Andy Beshear's administration has been uncooperative and difficult to obtain information from. Congressman Comer concluded by stressing that state leaders must take the theft of taxpayer funds seriously and urged the Kentucky General Assembly to act on audit findings to strengthen oversight, reform Medicaid, and better protect hardworking Kentucky taxpayers.
Permalink: https://comer.house.gov/2026/4/comer-taxpayer-dollars-are-being-stolen-and-kentucky-state-leaders-are-failing-to-act
Comer Reintroduces the MARINA Act to Protect Kentucky’s Marina Owners
Position: Congressman Comer supports the MARINA Act, which would establish standardized fee-calculation frameworks for marina operators leasing from the Army Corps of Engineers, cap certain sales categories used in rent calculations, and extend lease terms to provide greater transparency and predictability.
WASHINGTON – Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) today reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and Necessary Adjustments (MARINA) Act, legislation designed to provide greater transparency, predictability, and stability in fee structures for Kentucky's marina owners. According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study, tourism-dependent communities in Kentucky's 1st Congressional District have seen the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) levy inconsistent, unexpected, and exorbitant fees on small business owners, particularly local marina operators.
"I am proud to reintroduce the MARINA Act. Kentucky's 1st Congressional District is home to the largest number of marinas in the state, and these businesses are vital to our local economies. A GAO study shows Kentucky marina operators are facing inconsistent and exorbitant fees imposed by the Army Corps of Engineers without sufficient transparency or justification. I've used my role as Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to hold the Corps accountable. Now it's time to pass a legislative solution to protect our marinas and ensure fees imposed on Kentucky's small businesses are calculated fairly, consistently, and transparently," said Congressman Comer.
Background:
The MARINA Act recognizes the role locally owned marinas have in fulfilling the Corps' congressionally mandated mission of enhancing recreational opportunities by creating a standardized framework for calculating administrative fees and capping the amount of sales on items with a low profit margin that can be used to determine a marina operator's annual rent to the Corps. The legislation establishes that sales of food, beverages, fuel, boats, motors, and boat lifts must be capped at one percent for calculating rental payments and ensures marina owners maintain control over their payroll. In addition, the bill defines when administrative fees may be charged, ensures they are for non-routine Corps District functions, and extends initial lease terms to 50 years and renewals to 25 years.
In February 2021, Congressman Comer highlighted the Corps' lack of transparency and requested documents from the Corps regarding their process for calculating administrative fees across all Corps Districts to determine whether marina businesses were fully informed and not unfairly charged.
In May 2022, Congressman Comer emphasized that questions remain about the Corps' fee policies by requesting the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a study examining these administrative fee practices to ensure all fees are being calculated fairly.
In March 2024, Congressman Comer held an Oversight Committee field hearing in Jamestown, Kentucky to examine concerns over information obtained by the Committee detailing the Corps levying inconsistent, confusing, unexpected, and exorbitant fees against marina business owners.
Permalink: https://comer.house.gov/2026/1/comer-reintroduces-the-marina-act-to-protect-kentucky-s-marina-owners
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
5.WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY PAC3 contributions$9,500
6.FARM CREDIT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$7,500
7.AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC3 contributions$7,500
8.PITNEY BOWES INC. PAC5 contributions$7,000
9.CLARK PAC2 contributions$5,400
10.UPSPACOther1 contributionPAC with unclear affiliation — specific sector and positions not inferable from the name alone.AI · low$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.REYES HOLDINGS LLC$10,500
2.POB VENTURES$7,000
3.KLONDIKE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CE$7,000
4.W STRATEGIES$7,000
5.CHAPMAN DEVELOPMENT$7,000
6.WESTLAKE CORPORATION$7,000
7.WOODLAND OAKS OPERATIONS LLC$7,000
8.MICROSOFT CORPORATION$6,600
9.BEONE MEDICINES$6,000
10.TRANSDIGM$5,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
