Eddie Bernice Johnson: “I strongly believe that encouraging STEM education, especially in historically underserved groups is vital to ensuring a…”

Thank you to everyone for joining us today to discuss a topic with enormous implications for the future of our planet.

Investing in our Nation's Transportation Infrastructure and Workers: Why it Matters.

I would just encourage the Secretary and the leadership at DOT to stay focused on ensuring that these funds are getting out to local communities as quickly as possible.

For too long we have failed to prioritize, or even acknowledge, the vast contributions that the Black community and other minority groups have made towards scientific discovery and innovation.