Representative Wesley Bell announces $30 million federal funding for constructing a new terminal at St. Louis Lambert Airport.
Quiver AI Summary
Representative Bell announces funding for airport improvements: Representative Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) revealed that St. Louis Lambert International Airport will receive $30 million in federal funding. This investment aims to support the construction of a new terminal, enhancing the airport's efficiency and capabilities.
Investment details and expected impact: Bell noted, "When companies decide where to expand and create job hubs, the airport is one of the first things they look at." He emphasized that the funding will improve regional competitiveness and modernize the airport experience for travelers.
Previous funding secured: In addition to the new funding, Bell previously secured $3,150,000 for the airport as part of his Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding initiative, which supports critical infrastructure developments related to the airport’s modernization efforts.
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Wesley Bell Fundraising
Wesley Bell recently disclosed $618.1K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 168th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 71.3% came from individual donors.
Bell disclosed $241.8K of spending. This was the 407th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bell disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 353rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Wesley Bell's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Wesley Bell Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Wesley Bell:
- H.R.9180: To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to access unmet community development-related needs in areas impacted by disasters on an ongoing basis, and for other purposes.
- H.R.9011: Vacancy to Value Act of 2026
- H.R.8846: Tornado Preparedness Act
- H.R.8599: St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act
- H.R.7998: BRIDGE Act
- H.R.7814: EPSTEIN Act
You can track bills proposed by Wesley Bell on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bell.
2026 Missouri's 1st Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $37,969,645 of spending in Missouri's 1st congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $28,956,622 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT ('UDP') ($15,096,022)
- JUSTICE DEMOCRATS PAC ($4,016,085)
- FAIRSHAKE ($2,813,046)
- MAINSTREAM DEMOCRATS PAC ($2,497,359)
- WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PAC ($1,601,320)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Missouri's 1st congressional district election.
