AUGUSTA - Rep. Kyle Bailey, D-Gorham, will introduce a $14,000,000 bond proposal to construct a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at the Portland International Jetport that will enable international commercial passenger service. The bond proposal will also fund a temperature-controlled, U. S. Customs and Border Protection warehouse at the Bangor International Airport to allow international cargo service.
"The pandemic has hit us all extremely hard," said Bailey. "This one-time investment will support the post-pandemic recovery not only for the airports themselves, but for other industries including tourism, hospitality and the local businesses that bolster these regions. It will open up new international business opportunities for the State and more generally improve our air transportation system."
WHO: Rep. Kyle Bailey, D-Gorham, sponsor of measure to fund U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facilities in Bangor and Portland
WHAT: Public hearing on LD 1086, An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Upgrade Customs Facilities at the Portland International Jetport and the Bangor International Airport To Promote International Tourism and Commerce, before the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee
WHERE:
- The public hearing can be streamed live on the Legislatures YouTube channel here: Legislatures YouTube channel here
- Those wishing to testify or submit written comment on the proposal can do so here
WHEN: Thursday, April 29, at 10 a.m.
Contact:
Jackie Merrill [Bailey], c. 812-1111