Tonko, House Advance $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Package

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Congressman Paul D. Tonko joined with a majority of his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to advance H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion nationwide infrastructure package that invests in modern, sustainable upgrades and repairs while creating millions of good-paying jobs, combatting the climate crisis and addressing vital needs and disparities for communities throughout the country. Tonko featured several significant legislative advances he was able to secure in the bill including a full slate of limousine safety reforms, broadband legislation, investments in clean energy, drinking water funding including for PFAS cleanup, and much more.

"The time has come for us to make these necessary, transformational investments in our infrastructure, not only to improve America's most critical systems but to do it in ways that will help us rebuild, create good-paying jobs and put us on the path towards a cleaner, more resilient and more just economy," Congressman Tonko said. "The COVID-19 pandemic has made addressing these challenges all the more urgent, and the investments we choose to make now will help us to build back stronger and help create a better future for every American. Whether in the form of vital limousine safety reforms, expanded broadband internet access, improved clean energy infrastructure that will help us combat climate change, or funding for safe drinking water systems for our Capital Region, these investments could not be more timely. I am proud to vote with my colleagues to advance this bill that inspires innovation and helps lift our nation at this critical moment."

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