On the recordAugust 23, 2021
The Build Back Better agenda is simple, it tackles the biggest challenges facing working families by investing in what Americans need, from physical infrastructure to education and child care. The feedback from my constituents has been clear, they need a hard infrastructure bill, but we can't stop there. Pennsylvania has more than 3,000 bridges and 7,500 miles of highway in poor condition. The infrastructure bill includes $11 billion for our highways and the largest bridge investment since we built the interstate highway system. It will provide good jobs and lower costs to businesses. But we can't stop with roads and bridges if we want America to succeed in the 21st century. Most Pennsylvanians can't afford quality child care. The budget resolution would provide access to safe, reliable, high-quality care. We need to rebuild our public schools and construct affordable housing. We need to lower prescription drug costs and expand Medicare to include dental, hearing, and vision. Each of these investments will help working families and allow everyone, not just the rich, to participate in the 21st century economy. Madam Speaker, I look forward to passing this historic legislation. ____________________
