Investing in A New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act

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Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.

For too long, we have neglected our Nation's roads, bridges, and airports, while inequalities in broadband access and healthcare have increased.

Our Nation's infrastructure is in need of significant upgrades to make our roads safer, reduce congestion, and make our transportation networks more energy efficient.

The Second District of Illinois, in particular, will benefit from the support for small airports, investment in rail, and increased access to affordable housing.

This bill invests $100 billion to promote competition for broadband internet infrastructure for underserved rural, suburban, and urban communities.

The coronavirus epidemic has shown just how important it is to have access to high-speed internet. From completing school classes at home to conducting a virtual visit over telehealth, the need for connectivity has never been higher.

I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will continue to look at infrastructure as a bipartisan issue and support this package to upgrade our communities for the 21st century.

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