Dean Phillips

I urge the Committee to continue to improve transit infrastructure to encourage more commuters to take public transportation and reduce vehicle miles traveled.

We cannot wait for the next tragic incident.

This can't happen unless we can agree upon real money.

I implore the Committee to take into consideration the needs of my district as they look to an infrastructure package.

Transportation infrastructure renewal will be key.

This is why I introduced H.R. 52 The Jobs, On-the-Job `Earn While You Learn' Training, and Apprenticeships for African-American Young Men Act during the 115th Congress, and plan to do so again.

Congress must act before the next tragic incident occurs.

It happens only when you put real money on the table to make it happen.

We need investments in water infrastructure to ensure clean drinking water, and safe and reliable wastewater systems for every community in America.

We need to invest in new public transportation, alternative transportation (like bikes and 'last mile' alternatives), and project-based funding to give our communities the flexibility to meet their unique local needs.

Congress must develop a forward-thinking surface transportation bill that has real money behind it.

Clearly, this is the focus of this committee, and our roadways are aging, our bridges and such.

Let's go big on infrastructure. Let's not settle for half measures.

I view this effort to modernize America's aging infrastructure as an essential component of our broader efforts to create jobs, spur economic growth, and increase our global competitiveness.

This bipartisan bill would require the OMB to use data it already has to produce an annual report quantifying the disaster-related assistance provided by the federal government each year.

We need to create a reliable funding source for infrastructure that can't be looted for other projects.

Congress needs to stop being paralyzed by partisan politics and work to fund an infrastructure bill.

We need to look at water. Our infrastructure is aging, not only in clean drinking water, but in water supply.

I believe it is a right.

I remain concerned that the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce the federal match for CIG projects could undermine important transit investments in communities across the country.

There are numerous highways in need of funding to repair crumbling roads, add necessary lanes, and update safety measures.

We need to look at water. Our water infrastructure is aging.

How can you count on an ambulance making it to you in time to save your life during an emergency if the road to your home is undrivable?

Communities across the country, including Prince George's County, have seen water infrastructure fail and cause flooding.

The time to act is now, and I am encouraged that there is support on both sides of the aisle to address this issue this Congress.