[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 62 (Thursday, April 11, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H2303]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              FUNDING BALTIMORE'S FRANCIS SCOTT KEY BRIDGE

  (Mr. MFUME asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MFUME. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to announce my introduction of 
the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act. I thank the entire Maryland delegation 
for their united and unanimous cosponsorship of this bill.
  As most know, on March 26, early in the morning, our Nation 
experienced a terrible tragedy when a large cargo ship collided into 
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to the tragic loss of six 
lives and contributing to a major disruption of the Nation's supply 
chain.
  With so much at stake, we must have a successful response to this 
American disaster. This bill is a step toward accomplishing everything 
we said we would do: 100 percent of the way, plain and simple.
  We have a long path ahead of us, and I, along with my colleagues from 
every corner of America, remain committed to doing what we need to do 
to move us along the path of recovery and toward rebuilding this 
bridge.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members of this body to join me in voting to 
pass the Baltimore BRIDGE Relief Act.

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