Walberg-Backed Transportation Bill One Step Closer to Becoming Law
December 3, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) voted today for the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, a bipartisan agreement between the House and Senate to reauthorize and reform America's highway and public transportation systems. The FAST Act, which passed the House by a 359-65 margin, is a five-year plan that does not raise taxes on hardworking families. Among the FAST Act's many important reforms are streamlining and accelerating project delivery, providing greater flexibility to state and local governments to better address their priorities, maintaining a strong commitment to transportation safety, and promoting innovation and 21st Century technologies.
"Safely and efficiently moving people and products across Michigan is vital to our quality of life and a healthy economy. Spanning from I-69 to I-75 to I-94 and many more highways in between, my district is home to important infrastructure corridors that Michigan families and small businesses depend on every day. Passing this long-term bill will bring much-needed certainty for state and local governments and help modernize and strengthen our roads and bridges. Despite our differences, we found common ground and I look forward to swift action from the Senate and President Obama signing this bipartisan bill into law," said Walberg.
Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.
"Safely and efficiently moving people and products across Michigan is vital to our quality of life and a healthy economy. Spanning from I-69 to I-75 to I-94 and many more highways in between, my district is home to important infrastructure corridors that Michigan families and small businesses depend on every day. Passing this long-term bill will bring much-needed certainty for state and local governments and help modernize and strengthen our roads and bridges. Despite our differences, we found common ground and I look forward to swift action from the Senate and President Obama signing this bipartisan bill into law," said Walberg.
Congressman Walberg serves on the House Education and the Workforce Committee as Chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. In addition, he serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. For more information on Walberg's work in Congress visit walberg.house.gov.
Issues:Local Issues