Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my strong support for the historic bipartisan Investment and Jobs Act. This bill will provide critical funding to rebuild our Nation's physical infrastructure and accelerate our shift to green energy, all while creating good-paying jobs in communities like mine. In North Carolina, more than 3,000 miles of highway and 1,400 bridges need repair. The average driver spends $500 a year on vehicle maintenance costs, thanks to this rundown infrastructure. More than 400,000 North Carolina residents lack adequate access to internet. This bill expands broadband access, helping to ensure that everyone has the tools they need to stay connected and participate fully in school and in remote work. All these investments create good-paying jobs, spurring economic development, and catapulting our Nation into the 21st century. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill. ____________________
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