Mike Quigley: “My colleague is already trying to undo the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which included funding to improve and expand…”

“My colleague is already trying to undo the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which included funding to improve and expand ferry service in rural and urban communities across the country. These funds allow places like Georgia, Representative Buddy Carter's district, to acquire ferries and install charging stations to build on the innovation necessary to protect our waterways, reduce costs, and lower emissions. These projects allow communities to work within and across States where waterways are shared and there are mutual benefits to advance technology. These funds also support the use of alternative fuels, which include, but is not limited to natural gas, hydrogen, and electricity. Innovation should be championed by the Federal Government rather than discouraged, and our industry partners should be able to trust that we will stand behind bipartisan goals to create this pilot. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”