Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting to pass a highway funding extension:
"I'm pleased that this extension will safeguard critical funding for infrastructure projects in New Hampshire, protect private-sector jobs, and end federal and state worker furloughs. However, I remain very disappointed that we've had to pass this temporary extension separate from a comprehensive infrastructure bill. I continue to call upon leadership to bring the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which includes the full five-year reauthorization of highway funding, up for a vote as soon as possible. Congress must meet its numerous responsibilities with the urgency that our communities and families require and without the tiresome, political gamesmanship that is par for the course in Washington."
Since the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed the Senate, Congressman Pappas has repeatedly called for the House to take up and pass this legislation as quickly as possible and without tying it to any other legislation.
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