[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 173 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6158]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CELEBRATING BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW AND IMPROVEMENTS TO PORT OF
HOUSTON
(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. Mr. Speaker, last week, we learned that the Port
of Houston will receive more than $25 million in a grant to support
critical infrastructure improvements.
This funding will enhance export capacity, reduce emissions, and
create good-paying jobs across the Houston region.
This is more than just a grant. It is a commitment to the safety,
sustainability, and economic strength of Houston and its surrounding
communities.
Mr. Speaker, this milestone was made possible by the bipartisan
infrastructure law, which marked its third anniversary last week, for
which I thank the President.
When we passed that law, we responded to the call of Americans who
were ready to get back to work. They were ready to invest in
communities and neighborhoods all across the Nation. They were ready to
build a better tomorrow.
We are doing that in the greater Houston region. We are putting
people over politics.
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