Sam Graves: “Keeping the Water Resources Development Act on a 2-year cycle is critical to address and advance our Nation's water…”

I remain concerned about the slow pace at which the Department is distributing IIJA funds.

We look forward to continuing to work with you to improve safety on our nation's roadways.

We are here today to discuss the discretionary grant programs at the Department of Transportation and to hear firsthand from stakeholders about their experiences with the Department's grant processes.

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate very much the gentleman from Oklahoma and his willingness to work with me on that. As he pointed out, we will have ample opportunity in conference to work these issues out. I give the gentleman…