[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      INFRASTRUCTURE CREATES JOBS

  (Ms. UNDERWOOD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. UNDERWOOD. Madam Speaker, every American deserves the 
opportunities that a good-paying job makes possible.
  Working with the Biden-Harris administration, Democrats in Congress 
have expanded those opportunities. Thanks to investments like the 
American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, job 
creation is at record levels. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will 
create millions more good-paying, union jobs.
  Not only will it rebuild our roads and bridges, but it also invests 
in infrastructure that will spur economic development in our 
communities.
  Removing lead pipes and guaranteeing clean drinking water for 10 
million more Americans will improve community health and help attract 
new companies that will bring jobs and investments. So will expanding 
reliable broadband and modernizing regional airports like the DeKalb 
Taylor Municipal Airport in my district.
  Finally, expanding our electric vehicle charging network will give 
Americans more options when choosing a new car, while accelerating 
climate action.
  I am so proud to work with the Biden-Harris administration to rebuild 
infrastructure for Illinois families, and we are just getting started.

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