Cardin Leads Push for Public Transportation Funding in Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act

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CARDIN LEADS PUSH FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN LIEBERMAN-WARNER CLIMATE SECURITY ACT

U.S. Senator Benjamin L. Cardin, a member of the Senate Environmental Committee and co-sponsor of the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act (S. 3036), continues to highlight the key role public transportation has in America's urgent drive for energy independence. The Senate is considering this landmark legislation throughout the week.

"The Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act would be the most aggressive global warming bill in the world, slashing American greenhouse gas emissions by two-thirds by mid-century, putting America in the lead in reducing harmful pollution," Senator Cardin said. "This important legislation allows America to take a giant step forward in reasserting our leadership in the world and the environmental community.

"I am especially proud of a section of the bill I authored that will direct about $171 billion, over the life of the bill, to states and localities for public transportation nationwide. About two-thirds of this money will go to support existing systems like Washington Metro, MARC and MTA, while about 30 percent will help develop new lines that will take more and more cars off our roads, cut dangerous emissions, ease congestion, and reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources like OPEC. Public transit systems are especially vital to the economic and environmental health of the National Capital Region and the state of Maryland."

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