On the recordJune 30, 2020
I thank Chairman DeFazio for this transformational bill. I stand in strong support of the Moving Forward Act. I have to tell you, Mr. Speaker, people in south Florida are so tired of being stuck in traffic for hours and dealing with terrible public transit options. This is one of the top concerns that I get from my constituents. What they have asked for is rail, better buses, and a reasonable commute to and from work. This bill would make investments to make that a reality and create good-paying jobs. South Florida also needs a solution to climate change and to know that their roads, bridges, and streets will be able to withstand sea level rise. This bill does just that. This is a transformational bill. It is what people from South Dade to Florida City have been waiting for. I have fought to include funding for energy-efficient wastewater infrastructure projects that reduce our environmental footprint and monthly bills for families. This also includes one of the bills that I introduced, the Shovel- Ready Restoration Grants for Coastlines and Fisheries Act, which creates jobs for fisheries and tourism-dependent communities hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. It protects our coastal communities from sea level rise and stronger and more frequent storms. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.
