    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [July 29, 2005]
    [Page 1283]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

     Statement on Congressional Action on Highway Legislation
     July 29, 2005

         I congratulate the Congress for completing a highway bill that will
    improve highway safety, modernize our roads, reduce traffic congestion,
    and create jobs. I am pleased that Congress met these objectives in a
    fiscally responsible way and without raising gas taxes. This important
    legislation will help provide the funding needed to carry out overdue
    work on critical highway and transportation projects, and it will
    strengthen and modernize the transportation networks vital to America's
    continued economic growth. I look forward to signing it into law.