Valerie Foushee: “I was glad that two towns in my district recently received AOPP funds to increase mobility for economically…”

In response to a question from Representative Foushee concerning the state of zero emissions locomotive technology, you stated that catenary systems are a viable compliance option.

He encouraged the railroads to join with Congress and regulators to improve safety, rather than continue to fight against proposed safety reforms.

The reality is that ridership estimates for this new system are very low compared to highway or air traffic numbers for one clear reason: they are too slow.

I have no requests for time to speak on this bill, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 8958, and I yield back the balance of my time.