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

Floor Speech

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Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act.

At home we have seen firsthand the effects of our Nation's aging and overburdened infrastructure in crumbling roads, inadequate public transit, and more frequent floods.

Today's package is not simply about rebuilding our roads, bridges, and rail, though it does all that. The Moving Forward Act is about making smart, transformative investments in our future: investing in rebuilding school infrastructure to help them safely reopen; expanding internet access to underserved communities to close the digital divide; and creating millions of good-paying jobs in the process, lifting up entire communities.

I am particularly proud this legislation has been designed with addressing the climate crisis as a top priority.

Climate change is an existential threat. We see it in rising lake levels, a record level in Lake Michigan. We see it across the country in stronger storms and longer hurricane seasons, longer fire seasons, and disrupted growing seasons.

We have to act now. We have to reduce emissions. We have to build resiliency.

To that end, I am proud that this act includes two clean energy provisions I have previously introduced to promote electric vehicle charging stations and incentivize waste heat to power projects.

This comprehensive package is transformative legislation that will ensure our Nation's infrastructure is built to ensure our success in the 21st century.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleague to join us in support of this important legislation.

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