On the recordJune 30, 2020
I thank Chairman DeFazio for his leadership. Long-term investments in transportation and infrastructure create good-paying jobs and drive commerce. When we rebuild systems in a sustainable and resilient manner, we reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support vulnerable communities. I am very pleased that the Moving Forward Act includes many of the recommendations of the Select Committee on Climate Crisis to invest in transit and zero-emission buses, electric vehicle charging stations, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, and predisaster mitigation. As a member of the Education and Labor Committee, I am also glad that H.R. 2 includes the Reopen and Rebuild America's Schools Act and childcare infrastructure funding. Schools and childcare facilities across the country are in desperate need of repairs to protect the health and safety of students and staff. In northwest Oregon, it is not a question of if but when we will have a significant earthquake, and so I am very grateful that this bill specifically provides funding for schools vulnerable to seismic natural disasters. Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman DeFazio and his hardworking staff.
