[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13173]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               BIPARTISAN SOLUTIONS TO GROW U.S. ECONOMY

  (Mr. ASHFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. ASHFORD. Mr. Speaker, when we return from our recess, we need to 
reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. Ex-Im has helped Nebraska 
businesses grow and export U.S.-made products overseas. In fact, last 
year, my district exported over $60 million of Nebraska manufactured 
goods all over the world. Growing U.S. exports mean growing jobs at 
home.
  Secondly, we need to come together and pass a long-term 
transportation bill. According to a recent report, nearly a quarter of 
Nebraska's bridges are structurally unsound. Beyond safety, investments 
in infrastructure can create immediate jobs and long-term economic 
growth.
  Lastly, we need to pass a responsible, comprehensive immigration 
reform bill. This would pull hard-working people out of the shadows, 
work to attract the best, talented people across the globe, and make 
our businesses more competitive in the world economy.
  Upon our return, Mr. Speaker, let's commit ourselves to bipartisan 
solutions to these issues.

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