Congresswoman Adams Statement on House Passage Of Short-Term National Highway And Transportation Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement today after House passage of H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015:
"Today I voted for a short-term measure to provide critical highway and transit funding. I am disappointed that House Republicans refused to work across the aisle to put forth a long-term solution. Our state and local governments rely on federal resources to fund infrastructure projects. This temporary legislation is not desirable, but there are five major transportation projects in the 12th District, worth more than $147 million, that I want to make sure continue. These projects not only protect and repair critical infrastructure, but they provide much needed jobs that will help move our local economy forward. I hope the Senate will act quickly to pass this temporary extension so we can focus on finding a long-term solution that brings certainty."