[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 201 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS FOR TEXAS

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
billions of dollars coming to Texas to provide clean water and to 
weatherize our power grid.
  In just the past year and a half, my district has faced a devastating 
winter storm and a massive pipe burst that put lives at risk. These two 
events, pictured beside me, demonstrate a simple truth. We are long 
past due for investments that modernize our electric grid and restore 
our aging water systems.
  That is why I am proud that the infrastructure bill will invest $3.5 
billion to prepare power grids for weather emergencies and bring $2.9 
billion directly to Texas for clean water. Thanks to this funding, 
communities like mine will benefit from clean water, reliable power, 
and peace of mind.

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