[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 13 (Thursday, January 20, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR THE PORT OF INDIANA-BURNS HARBOR

  (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for 
Congress to complete the consideration of the fiscal year 2022 
appropriations measures prior to the current deadline of February 18. I 
remain grateful that a transparent process was established for all 
Members to include eligible projects in these measures.
  Notably, for the first District of Indiana, there are projects 
included that will allow for dredging and improvements at the Port of 
Indiana-Burns Harbor. This incredible facility is essential to the 
functions of the northwest Indiana steel and manufacturing industries 
and supports thousands of steelworker jobs and longshoreman jobs along 
the way.
  Appropriations measures are not just funding numbers and direction 
for Federal programs and projects. They are a testament to the 
government's investment that create jobs and grow our economy.
  I appreciate the ongoing communications of our appropriations 
leaders, and I look forward to doing all I can to ensure that these 
important measures are signed into law as soon as possible.

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