Eric Crawford: “This is the future of agriculture.”

How do we ensure that we have the resources to build and maintain a surface transportation system that will meet the needs of our Nation and allow us to remain competitive in the 21st century?

Thank you for your consideration of an issue vital to safety and for continuing to take steps toward reducing fatalities on our nation's roadways.

The issue before us today is how do we ensure we have the resources to build and maintain a surface transportation system that will meet the needs of our nation and allow us to remain competitive in the 21st century.

Rural communities are the backbone of America.