Jim Costa: “Last night, America witnessed a tragic accident that occurred when the Amtrak train going from Washington, D.C., to New…”

“Last night, America witnessed a tragic accident that occurred when the Amtrak train going from Washington, D.C., to New York derailed outside of Philadelphia. We mourn the loss of lives and those that were injured, and our thoughts and prayers go to the families who were involved in that tragic accident last night. And while we do not know the cause of that accident, we do know that America desperately needs to invest in its infrastructure. Yes, this week is National Infrastructure Week, and we have 6 legislative days left to fund America's national transportation system--6 days. For 2 years, we have been kicking this can down the road, and I suspect we will find some temporary means of funding before the end of this month. However, America needs a long-term means of investing in its infrastructure, a long-term means that will allow for 5 years of planning for investments in our roads, our bridges, in our transit systems, in our railway systems, and in our water infrastructure. We are experiencing a terrible drought out in California, and it is long overdue that we invest in California and in America's water systems.…”