Ahead of tomorrow's markup of the BUILD America 250 Act, T&I leaders @RepSamGraves and @RepRickLarsen discuss the bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail, and safety programs.
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LIVE NOW: The Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee is holding a roundtable on the implementation of recent public buildings reforms intended to better utilize federal space, eliminate unused space, and save taxpayers money. https://t.co/TSfHNqHyHA
Busy week in committee!
I discussed maritime readiness and questioned officials on expanding aviation access for rural communities in the @TransportGOP Committee.
In @NatResources, I dug into the harmful overreach of federal fishing regulations.
"Airports are pillars of communities that drive economic growth and improve quality of life in their communities."
Watch @RepSamGraves opening statement from today's Aviation subcommittee hearing:
"Airports are more than transportation hubs, they are economic engines supporting Americans’ livelihoods, connecting communities, and enhancing quality of life."
Watch @RepTroyNehls opening statement from today's subcommittee hearing.
LIVE NOW: The Aviation Subcommittee is holding a hearing to examine current trends, opportunities, and challenges facing small communities and rural commercial service airports, ensuring all Americans maintain options for commercial air service. https://t.co/F4bVuVBRey
WATCH LIVE: T&I is holding a markup to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 budget views and estimates, one General Services Administration resolution, and an updated roster reflecting the recent addition of @RepClayFuller to the Committee. https://t.co/JVnFvIUhY8
Enjoyed hearing from Chairwoman @thelauradibella of @FMC_gov today alongside @RepEzell in @TransportGOP on the opportunities for America’s maritime industry, and the critical role Northwest Florida plays in keeping our ports competitive, our supply chains moving, and our economy growing. ⚓️
"The ocean-linked supply chain exists to move cargo, and United States shippers benefit when the marketplace for ocean transportation is competitive."
Watch @RepEzell opening statement from today's Subcommittee hearing:
HAPPENING LIVE: The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee is holding a hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2027 budget requests for the Maritime Administration and the Federal Maritime Commission. https://t.co/eOEwnG35kh
Roadway safety starts with preventing crashes before they happen. Great to see continued attention on the Roadway Safety Modernization Act, legislation I introduced last year, which was included in @TransportGOP’s BUILD America 250 Act. By leveraging modern technology and predictive analytics, we can identify dangerous conditions sooner and make our roads safer.
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The BUILD America 250 Act is a major step toward modernizing America’s infrastructure and preparing our transportation system for the future. This bipartisan Surface Transportation Reauthorization makes historic investments in roads and bridges, cuts red tape to get projects built faster, and strengthens the Highway Trust Fund for the long term.
When we invest in American infrastructure, we invest in American workers, American businesses, and America’s future.
@TransportGOP and @HouseGOP will continue fighting to strengthen our manufacturing economy, modernize our infrastructure systems, and ensure the United States remains the strongest and most capable nation in the world.
This year marks 70 years since President Eisenhower signed the Federal-Aid Highway Act into law, connecting a growing nation and transforming how Americans live, work, and travel.
Last week, @TransportGOP celebrated National Infrastructure Week by honoring Ike’s legacy and advancing the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act to strengthen the transportation systems Americans rely on every day.
The One Big Beautiful Bill is paying off big with tax cuts for working families and investments in community infrastructure. Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome and Dalton Municipal Airport in Dalton are seeing major upgrades that will help bring more jobs and more revenue to GA-14.
I appreciate @SecDuffy, @USDOT and @TransportGOP for their work on this crucial infrastructure!
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LiDAR may not be a household name, but the technology provides millimeter‑level data of America’s infrastructure. We cannot rely on Chinese LiDAR systems to examine our roads, and I’m glad my bill to protect America from this spy technology is included in @TransportGOP’s BUILD America 250 Act.
Last week, T&I passed the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan, long-term bill that prioritizes and invests in America’s roads, bridges, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. This legislation will help shape U.S. transportation for decades to come.
ICYMI: T&I passed H.R. 8870 — the BUILD America 250 Act — by a vote of 62-2. It's 5-year surface transportation reauthorization that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, and rail infrastructure, as well as highway, motor carrier, and rail safety programs. https://t.co/4XURQ5Shuv
ACA commends Chairman @RepSamGraves and Ranking Member @RepRickLarsen for their exceptional leadership in advancing the BUILD America 250 Act through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today by a vote of 62-2. The Committee’s bipartisan action reflects the kind of principled cooperation that our members and communities across the country have been waiting for.
ACA stands ready to use the momentum built by this committee vote to help deliver a long-term surface transportation reauthorization that is signed into law by the September 30 deadline. Cement and concrete are the backbone of America’s roads, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems — and a reauthorization would lead to more durable, resilient infrastructure that serves all Americans every day. We are committed to working alongside Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and their colleagues in both chambers to see this through. @TransportDems@TransportGOP
@TransportGOP just passed the bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act out of committee. This Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill invests in roads, bridges, rail, and freight infrastructure while cutting red tape and giving states more flexibility to address their transportation needs. I am proud to support legislation that keeps people and goods moving safely and efficiently across our country.
Roads. Rail. Bridges. Safer highways. After a markup that ran until 1 a.m., @TransportGOP passed the BUILD America 250 Act early this morning, delivering clear wins for #IN06. This bill:
✅Cuts red tape so roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects can get built
✅Renews funding to improve rail safety across the country
✅Establishes federal safety standards to better protect workers and drivers in construction zones
✅Ensures electric vehicle drivers contribute to maintaining our roads
It’s time for America to get back to building. On to the House floor.