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Transportation and Infrastructure

Investing in Our Nation’s Future

Our nation cannot prosper without effective, efficient transportation systems and infrastructure. Investments in reliable public transportation and innovative infrastructure projects are critical to ensuring the safety of Americans and the strength of our economy. Since my first day in Congress, I have consistently advocated for policies and funding that would provide the proper public infrastructure and necessary resources to support our communities.

Modernizing Our Infrastructure

As a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, one of my top priorities in Congress is repairing and rebuilding the roads, bridges, and housing systems that Americans across our nation rely on. I was proud to play a pivotal role in crafting the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Biden on November 15th, 2021. This landmark legislation is the largest federal investment in public transit and water infrastructure in American history and includes around $550 billion in new federal investments for critical infrastructure projects.

Due to years of historic drought, Californians face firsthand the worsening effects of climate change on our fresh water supply. It is critical we revitalize our water resiliency efforts and, as a senior member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, I will continue to support policies that would provide the comprehensive water storage and flood protection systems we need to withstand any contingency.

Funding Our Communities

I am committed to ensuring the benefits of federal investments in transportation and infrastructure are received by the Solano and Contra Costa communities. I am proud to have secured $37 million in new federal funding for our Congressional District in 2023, to bolster public transportation, drinking water, flood control, and more.

In my senior role on the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee, I am actively spearheading efforts to revitalize areas like Mare Island and ensure every port in California’s 8th Congressional District has the federal support it needs. These investments will create new, good-paying jobs, help our businesses, and strengthen the Bay Area economy.

Prioritizing Clean Energy Projects

Infrastructure investments present a unique opportunity not only to improve the safety and efficiency of our nation’s systems, but also to combat the climate crisis, create millions of good jobs, and make our economy more sustainable. Integrating cost-effective ways to reduce pollution and advance economic and environmental justice is one of my top priorities when fighting for federal infrastructure investments.