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

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Mr. STANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Moving Forward Act, a historic investment of more than $1.5 trillion in the American people, in the American economy.

I thank Chairman DeFazio and Chairman Pallone for their extraordinary leadership.

This bill includes long-delayed investments in Arizona's roads, bridges, transit, airports, broadband, clean water, and so much more. Arizona will receive more than $5 billion for highway and nearly $1 billion for transit.

Importantly, it supports major Arizona projects like I-11, public transit in cities big and small, and support for our long-overlooked Tribal communities. It addresses urgent infrastructure needs in my State, including increased investments through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and support for workforce development initiatives.

It includes $100 billion to make sure every American, whether in urban, rural, or Tribal areas, has access to affordable high-speed internet, and it leads the way in tackling climate change, including my bill, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. This will create jobs, help families save on energy bills, and reduce carbon pollution.

Mr. Speaker, the time for action is now.

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