Joe Morelle: “I thank my dear friend and fellow member of the Rules Committee, Mr. DeSaulnier, for giving me the opportunity to speak…”

“I thank my dear friend and fellow member of the Rules Committee, Mr. DeSaulnier, for giving me the opportunity to speak for just a moment. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the rule that would allow us to consider the INVEST in America Act. This long-overdue infrastructure legislation will prioritize direct Federal investments in roads, bridges, transit, and rail, while also leveraging modern and innovative approaches to reliable and sustainable infrastructure investments. As we continue our recovery from the pandemic and seek to revitalize our communities, we know an essential part of that is strengthening our local infrastructure. Modernizing our infrastructure helps to meet growing mobility demands, create jobs, and grow the economy, all while creating stronger and more interconnected communities. I am thrilled that this legislative package lays the groundwork for major investments across the country while also supporting opportunities to strengthen our local infrastructure through targeted priorities. My own community of Rochester, New York, will only grow stronger through the enactment of the INVEST in America Act, and I look forward to seeing this critical legislation passed into law. Madam Speaker, I am proud to have helped move this transformative bill forward, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote in favor of the rule and the underlying bill.…”