Rep. Zeldin's Safe Bridges Act Added to House Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act

Statement

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, C, Shirley- NY 1), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced today that bipartisan legislation he introduced in Congress, the Safe Bridges Act (H.R. 3168) to strengthen New York's infrastructure, has been added to the House Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act under section 1105 (i) of the bill. Congressman Zeldin introduced the legislation with Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY-18).

Congressman Zeldin said, "As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am proud to announce that my bipartisan bill to reform federal highway law has been included in the House Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act. Right now, much of our infrastructure on Long Island is in need of additional support. Under the Safe Bridges Act, our critical overpasses and bridges will once again have access to the federal funding needed to repair and strengthen our infrastructure; as well as improve our economy, community safety and overall quality of life. One of my top priorities in Congress is strengthening New York's transportation and infrastructure, which is why I am proud to lead this effort in the House and will continue to push for passage of this legislation."

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