Since the president released his infrastructure proposal this spring, city leaders across America have called on Congress to follow up with a proposal of their own. On July 23, Representative Bill Shuster (R-Pa.), Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released a discussion bill on a transportation and water resources infrastructure investment package.
While even the chairman, who is retiring, has said the bill is unlikely to gain traction before the midterm elections, putting pen to paper on a proposal for his colleagues to react to is a major step.
Now, city leaders will also have the opportunity to respond to the discussion draft and — to make their thoughts and needs known to Congress. Here are some of our key insights as to where the chairman’s infrastructure proposal is leaning, and how that may impact cities:
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By Brittney Kohler
July 31, 2018