Sam Graves: “The 116th Congress has a unique opportunity to lay the foundation for a modern American infrastructure system.”

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.

Today I missed a series of Roll Call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 436, YEA on Roll Call No. 437, YEA on Roll Call No. 438, and YEA on Roll Call No. 439. personal explanation Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr…

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

We are grateful to Congressman Nehls (R-TX), along with Chairmen Sam Graves (R-MO) and Garret Graves (R-LA), for their leadership on this issue.