Sam Graves: “Because we have got to hear from everybody. That is the bottom line.”

the actual increase of the formula distribution in IIJA was not even enough to fully cover the cost of inflation.

May I ask for the time remaining on both sides again. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Washington has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining.

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Missouri has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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…