Political Quotes

“I am going to get straight to the point since infrastructure is fundamental to a Hoosier's way of life back home in Indiana and across America. I rise today in support of my amendment to codify the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success, or the ROUTES initiative. The ROUTES initiative, first introduced in 2019, works to ensure that rural communities like mine get their fair share of federal funding for infrastructure. This amendment would provide much-needed technical assistance for local municipalities, strengthening their ability to be competitive in applying for Federal funds. Indiana is the ``Crossroads of America.'' We see billions in commerce come through our State via airports, highways, and railways. My home State, and countless other parts of the country are just as dependent on reliable, safe, and updated infrastructure. That is why in April I introduced this bipartisan legislation with my colleague from Texas, Congressman Henry Cuellar. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman has expired.”