2022 FEDERAL WHITE PAPER

The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region is a regional economic development organization representing the world’s most influential energy corridor and trade port. The following narrative will provide a brief description of our Mission, Partners, Economic Activity, Impact Needs and Policy Priorities:

To grow and market a vibrant regional economy through economic development, public policy, infrastructure, workforce development, and quality of life initiatives.

25 mile Houston Ship Channel.

11 cities, Harris County and Port Houston.

250 Private Sector members that include global industry leaders in manufacturing, logistics, maritime and petrochemicals.

FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES

#1 Busiest Exporting & Energy Port in the U.S. —World’s largest Petrochemical Complex.

3.2M U.S. Jobs

1.3M Texas Jobs

$5.7B in Local and State Tax Revenues.

20% of the Texas GDP.

The combination of our members, industries, institutions, and economic assets makes our footprint the most sought-after region in the entire world for petrochemical, manufacturing, maritime and logistics operations.

1 Houston Ship Channel Infrastructure Investment and Widening Community College Federal Priorities for Workforce Opportunities

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Support for Innovation in Petrochemical Production, Sustainability/Use and Advanced Recycling Techniques

Coastal Barrier - Hurricane Surge Protection