[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 29 (Thursday, February 12, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H1252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             H.R. 852, THE REBUILD AMERICA BOND ACT OF 2009

  (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Madam Speaker, during these 
difficult economic times, President Obama has called on Americans to 
embrace a new era of responsibility. To that end, last week I 
introduced H.R. 852, the Rebuild America Bonds Act of 2009.
  The proceeds from these bonds would be set aside in a Rebuild America 
trust fund, to be used only to build infrastructure projects, including 
rail, transit, water, highway, bridge, and road projects. Rebuild 
America savings bonds would provide every American with the opportunity 
not only to invest in their country but to also provide the financial 
support that we need for our infrastructure in America.
  In addition, the new savings bonds will improve the morale of the 
American people. People want to know, what can I do now? They want to 
know, where can I put my money? Where will it be safe? How can I help 
America.
  From bridge collapses, water main breaks, and other infrastructure 
accidents across this country, it is clear that America's 
infrastructure is aging. So I urge my colleagues to cosponsor H.R. 852, 
the Rebuild America Bonds Act.

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