Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 267, legislation to reopen and responsibly fund the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. The bill before us is bipartisan and invests in critical national priorities. It passed the Senate Appropriations Committee on a unanimous vote, and it was adopted by the full Senate on a 92-6 vote. It provides $71.4 billion in discretionary funding, which is $23.3 billion above the President's budget request and $1.1 billion above the FY 2018 enacted level. This legislation is critical for the success of America's families, communities, and businesses. In addition to maintaining existing infrastructure, it will allocate $17 billion for new transportation and housing projects in both rural and urban areas. Like last year, it includes several billion dollars of funding above authorized levels for the FAST Act to accelerate improvements in our aviation system, to expand transit and rail networks, to replace aging highways and bridge infrastructure, and to repair our affordable housing stock. It also builds on the progress we have made since enactment of the 2018 bipartisan budget agreement to ensure that vulnerable populations--including low-income families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled--have access to reliable transportation and safe housing.…”