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Wittman Statement on Passage of Transportation Bill Conference Report

Statement

Date: Dec. 3, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation Government Budget and Spending

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the conference report for H.R. 22, the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, by a vote of 359-65:

"Whether on the railways or roadways, Virginians spend a substantial amount of time in transit, and they know that mobility is absolutely essential for a higher standard of living and a better quality of life. Today, the House passed the first long-term national transportation spending package in the last decade, and while I have significant concerns about the inclusion of unrelated policy measures, I believe this legislation makes essential first steps toward resolving Virginia's transportation issues. The fully-funded, five-year bill will give us the flexibility we need to combat congestion, improve roadway maintenance and safety, and further develop our infrastructure."


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