{"id":24249,"date":"2026-03-25T17:57:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T21:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/?p=24249"},"modified":"2026-03-25T19:17:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T23:17:59","slug":"bynum-wyden-and-merkley-celebrate-over-4-million-in-federal-funding-for-two-oregon-airports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merkley.senate.gov\/es\/bynum-wyden-and-merkley-celebrate-over-4-million-in-federal-funding-for-two-oregon-airports\/","title":{"rendered":"Bynum, Wyden, and Merkley Celebrate Over $4 Million in Federal Funding for Two Oregon Airports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), along with\u00a0U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and\u00a0Jeff Merkley (D-OR),\u00a0announced over $4 million in federal funding for the Redmond and Albany Municipal Airports. This funding will be used for rebuilding essential infrastructure at both airports to meet increasing passenger demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Federal investments like this are vital to keeping Oregon\u2019s communities connected and our economy moving,\u201d said Rep. Bynum.\u201c This funding will expand travel access, boost local businesses, and strengthen our region\u2019s ability to compete and grow. I will continue fighting to ensure our airports have the resources to thrive and better serve Oregonians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOregonians rely on federal investments like these to support small businesses, emergency responses, and safe travel in communities across our state,\u201d said Sen.Wyden. \u201cI\u2019ll keep battling for continued federal support for all airports in Oregon to keep our state\u2019s residents and products moving smoothly and securely from point A to point B.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Our regional airports are vital hubs for Oregonians, supporting local businesses and providing essential lifelines during natural disasters,\u201d said Sen. Merkley.\u00a0\u201cInvesting in critical airport improvements such as terminals and runways strengthens infrastructure across Central Oregon. I\u2019ll keep fighting to secure critical federal funds for improving the efficiency and reliability of Oregon\u2019s airports, benefitting the folks who rely on them for business, travel, and so much more.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Rep. Bynum has consistently fought for improvements to airports in Oregon. In June 2025, she announced $9.7 million for rural airports across Oregon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>###<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, DC \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), along with\u00a0U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and\u00a0Jeff Merkley (D-OR),\u00a0announced over $4 million in federal funding for the Redmond and Albany Municipal Airports. 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