Greg Murphy: “Today, I rise in opposition to H.R. 3684. American infrastructure is in dire need of repair, but this is just not the…”

“Today, I rise in opposition to H.R. 3684. American infrastructure is in dire need of repair, but this is just not the way to do it. One provision lifts a longtime ban against spending Federal money on art and nonfunctional landscaping. It is sad when tax dollars are diverted to afford art projects rather than fixing crumbling bridges, buildings, and roads. That is why I introduced H.R. 3208, which would amend the U.S. Code to explicitly define what the term ``infrastructure'' means so we can better allocate taxpayer dollars. In my bill, the term ``infrastructure'' is defined as being specific to bridges, dams, wharves, roads, highways, ports, buildings, and public utilities, including broadband, airports, and train stations, not childcare. This messaging bill prioritizes Pelosi's party and its green agenda over the needs of this great Nation. I urge my colleagues to vigorously oppose passage of this misguided bill. Mr. DeFAZIO. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”