I will fight to ensure that these quality jobs are available to all Americans and that everyone has a fair shot at obtaining work created from these investments.

I ask unanimous consent that statements from the Association of American Railroads, Rail Passengers Association, and the States for Passenger Rail Coalition be entered into the record.

Chair DeFazio has been a champion for advancing the state of transportation in America and making meaningful efforts to address climate change.

Chairman DeFazio has been a champion for advancing the state of transportation in America.

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will modernize America's decaying infrastructure.

Three weeks ago, President Biden signed the most consequential infrastructure bill of the 21st century into law.

I am proud to represent Port Newark and its terminal operators that help keep the world's supply chain moving.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law this week invests $17 billion into port infrastructure.

I have also been a firm advocate for the Chairman's bill, the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

I introduced H.R. 2744, the Hazardous Duty Pay for Frontline Federal Workers Act earlier this year

I commend the Biden administration for taking bold steps to ensuring diversity and inclusion.

I do want to recognize the efforts of Deputy Administrator Amit Bose who, since his appointment, has been very aggressive in facilitating meetings between the private sector and quasi-public railroad trade associations and representatives…