Eric Crawford: “I think we can all agree that SNAP is a useful tool for those in need.”

The bill was not a blank check for this administration to pursue ancillary social or environmental policies unrelated to the Nation's transportation systems.

We cannot continue to put a band-aid on this issue.

These factors have contributed to the widening gap between Highway Trust Fund receipts and expenditures.

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.