Larson Introduces the America Wins Act

Statement

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the America Wins Act, a bill to invest $1 trillion in the nation's infrastructure over 10 years, creating millions of jobs, and providing a boost to the economy and the middle class that is sorely needed. This bill is fully paid for by taxing harmful pollution, with a portion of the revenue reserved to be passed to consumers in the form of a tax rebate and dedicated funding to assist those in coal country who have been struggling.

"Infrastructure is not a Democratic or Republican issue, it's an American issue. At a time when the American people are tired of partisan gridlock, this is a solution to fix our crumbling infrastructure and put people to work rebuilding the country. China has been investing upwards of 8.5% of GDP in infrastructure while the United States is investing a record-low of 1.4%. This is simply unacceptable. Now is the time to invest here at home. The America Wins Act offers a common-sense way to pay for a robust infrastructure bill without adding a penny to the national debt," said Larson. "This is a jobs program for the middle class, it's tax relief for consumers, it shores up the pensions of coal miners, and it improves the quality of the air we breathe. It is a win-win-win-win."

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