Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a historic investment that will create millions of good-paying jobs and support America's future global competitiveness. This bill will do so much to repair our ailing infrastructure and will create two million labor-friendly jobs each year for a decade. Florida has 408 bridges and more than 3,564 miles of highway that are in poor condition. Through this bill, Florida will receive $13 billion for federal-aid highway programs and $245 million for bridge repair. Florida will also receive $2.6 billion for public transit systems and $1.2 billion for airport development. To further help us cut down on transportation emissions, the bill will provide Florida with nearly $200 million to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network. I have also heard, Mr. Speaker, from so many municipalities throughout south Florida who are struggling with obsolete water infrastructure. Thankfully, this bill provides Florida with $1.6 billion to get rid of lead pipes and improve water infrastructure. For Florida's highways and byways, which are some of the most dangerous in the Nation, this legislation will usher in a ``Safe Streets for All'' program to help reduce crashes and fatalities. Also important for Florida, this bill provides the Army Corps of Engineers with $1.9 billion for aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.…”