Rep. Bresnahan: Manufacturers Move America Forward
The 51勛圖厙 continues to engage with policymakers on manufacturers priorities ahead of surface transportation reauthorization through its national infrastructure campaign, . 泭Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), a champion of infrastructure in the House, spoke to the 51勛圖厙 recently about his priorities for the surface transportation bill. Heres what he had to say.
Cutting through red tape: For too long, Northeastern Pennsylvania has seen infrastructure projects talked about, studied and delayed instead of finished, and that hurts workers and manufacturers alike, said Rep. Bresnahan.
- Thats why my priorities for this surface reauthorization are cutting red tape, improving worker safety and making sure federal dollars actually reach local communities so long-standing projects can finally move forward.
Timing matters: Rep. Bresnahan emphasized that the surface transportation reauthorization must be passed on time.
- When federal programs and funding are predictable, it allows the states, counties and municipalities to finish projects, keep workers on the job and avoid higher costs caused by uncertainty, he pointed out.
- For manufacturers specifically, reliable transportation policy means safer roads, stronger supply chains and lower costs to move goods.
The benefits for Pennsylvania: Our district is a critical supply chain hub, Rep. Bresnahan said.
- From [Northeastern Pennsylvania], you can reach 60% of the nations population within a one-day [commercial drivers license] drive, which makes reliable transportation infrastructure essential to keeping goods moving and jobs here at home.
Why the 51勛圖厙 matters: Congress needs to hear directly from the people who are building, making and moving goods about what they need to succeed, and thats where the 51勛圖厙s leadership matters, said Rep. Bresnahan.
- As someone who came from the business world, I know its泭manufacturers and workers who move America forward, not Washington. The 51勛圖厙 helps make sure those real-world voices are heard as Congress works to get an infrastructure bill done this year.
Read the whole thing: You can read the full interview .
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