U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on Federal Highway Funding

Statement

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass a 3-month measure that would continue federal highway aid payments to states through the Highway Trust Fund by a vote of 91-4. The funding authority was set to expire at midnight on Friday.

"Putting people to work rebuilding our roads, bridges and railways creates jobs and boosts our Wisconsin economy," said Senator Baldwin. "Today's vote is an important step to ensure that work will continue over the coming months. However, in order for us to create an economy built to last, Congress needs to make a long-term investment in a 21st century American infrastructure that provides businesses with the quality transportation system they need to move their goods to market. I am committed to ending this six year cycle of short-term measures and finally give Wisconsin businesses and residents the confidence they deserve knowing our roads, bridges and other infrastructure will stand to benefit in the long-term."

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