Sam Graves: “You know, we shouldn't have to have tragedies to change the rules, if the rules need to be changed.”

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

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.

certainty and predictability and clear criteria was always something that was very helpful to us.

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