Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, our infrastructure is stuck in the 1950s, and it doesn't have to be this way. It is long past time for America to bring our bridges, roads, public transit, and water infrastructure into the 21st century. The INVEST in America Act provides $715 billion to accomplish this goal through bold investments in modern, sustainable infrastructure. This legislation will create millions of good-paying jobs while combating climate change and investing in the well-being of our cities and towns. I worked with Chairman DeFazio and the committee to secure nearly $20 million in funding for four high-priority infrastructure projects in Rhode Island. The quality of roads and bridges is particularly important. That is why I introduced amendment 19, to bring funding for the National Scenic Byways Program in line with historic funding levels, adjusted for inflation. This will allow the Secretary of Transportation to designate new National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads; and allow already designated roads, including the Revolutionary Heritage Byway in Bristol, Rhode Island, to apply for competitive grants. I urge the House to adopt the en bloc package 4, which includes my amendment No. 19, and to pass the underlying bill without delay.”