[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, eastern North Carolina 
residents deserve access to clean drinking water and safe 
neighborhoods. We understand that aging water infrastructure, prone to 
leaks and contamination, and law enforcement agencies lacking the tools 
they need to be successful, directly impact the well-being of our 
communities.
  Working with local officials, we have prioritized these issues. I am 
glad to share that over $5 million is being directed to eastern North 
Carolina communities for upgrading water infrastructure. Funds will 
also be used to purchase safety gear to better protect our law 
enforcement officers.
  There is so much work to be done, and we plan to continue working 
with our local communities. By investing strategically in vital 
infrastructure and public safety, we are supporting eastern North 
Carolina's communities and economy for decades to come.

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