A bipartisan group of House Appropriations Committee members, including Representatives from both parties, visited the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore to assess the damage and recovery efforts following the Key Bridge collapse tragedy. The visit highlighted the critical importance of the bridge to the region's economy and infrastructure, and showcased the tireless effort and teamwork involved in the recovery. Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott were also involved in discussions about the rebuilding efforts. The Maryland Transportation Secretary announced an aggressive timeline for rebuilding the bridge to restore the vital land and sea route, emphasizing the urgency due to the bridge's role in supporting the Port of Baltimore, a key hub for goods entering and leaving 27 states.
It's a great privilege to be able to support local community projects with federal funds. I’m proud to secure $17+ million for Washington’s Ninth District to help improve community crisis response, build more affordable housing, and so much more: https://t.co/H9XBYgpCIn https://t.co/R8o6vfNBnV
Yesterday, I brought my House Appropriations colleagues from both sides of the aisle to the Key Bridge wreckage site to see our recovery efforts so far and where our federal dollars are going. I am grateful for this #bipartisan effort to rebuild our port and economy. https://t.co/LDXoHyDO6x
This year, I was proud to secure $120 million in community project funding to upgrade locks and dams along the Mississippi & Illinois River! Great to celebrate this historic funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with @SecVilsack at Lock and Dam 25 today in Winfield! https://t.co/twshsIYAeT
Glad @POTUS issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska after severe storms caused extensive damage in our state. I was proud to lead the Nebraska congressional delegation in echoing @TeamPillen's request for this assistance. https://t.co/gli5lfWAoK
The economic impact to our nation resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is incalculable. The shipping and trucking disruption is hampering an already crippled U.S. supply chain. Thank you Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, and the… https://t.co/zdlJynr8xn
We’re in #Fairview this morning to announce a $959,752 federal grant my office secured to help the borough combat flooding and protect residents from dangerous storms. Mayor Berisha and the council requested this money and I am damn proud we were able to bring it home for them. https://t.co/2pUSzyCfi9
After the damaging winter ice storms this winter – my bipartisan colleagues and I pressed the President for a disaster declaration. It was just granted, and it'll make assistance accessible for the recovery efforts of our communities and small businesses. https://t.co/CH1eMuZGIB
Yesterday I joined @AppropsDems visit to the Port of Baltimore to survey damage from the Key Bridge collapse. This is the most active port on the eastern seaboard with goods flowing in and out of from 27 states including Ohio, with everything from agriculture to automobiles. https://t.co/ebwgAEgiBQ
I’m proud to have secured over $17.7 million in new federal funding for community projects to improve quality of life, upgrade our infrastructure, and strengthen public safety. To see the projects in your neighborhood visit: https://t.co/buFALjbtgc https://t.co/hKLGirILBa https://t.co/k2j7rYwt7D
Yesterday I led Iowa congressional delegation letter to Pres Biden backing up Gov Kim Reynolds’ Major Disaster Declaration request following the severe storms/tornadoes that occurred in Iowa on April 26
Community Project Funding is a chance for members of Congress to bring critical dollars back to their districts. This year, I secured over $12.5 million in funding to tackle 15 different projects across our district. To learn more, visit 🔽 https://t.co/OVT28jbYaH
Visiting the Francis Scott Key Bridge site in person made clear just how important the rebuilding of this critical land and sea thoroughfare is. I'm grateful to all of the officials, including @GovWesMoore who took their time to meet with us today and share their insight. https://t.co/ck9KQJWlnC
NEWS ALERT: Md. Transportation Secretary on "aggressive time frame" to rebuild Baltimore's Key Bridge. https://t.co/t6NAdBIIsf
Today, @TomColeOK04 and I led a group of @HouseAppropsGOP members to the Francis Scott Key Bridge to view the magnitude of the wreckage and recovery efforts firsthand. The tireless effort and teamwork I saw is the American standard. Our nation bands together in a time of need… https://t.co/wll714LTxk
Today, I was glad to celebrate the more than $630,000 in federal funding I secured for public safety enhancements in Fredericksburg! These funds will be used for renovations, security improvements, and equipment upgrades at the city's Emergency Operations Center. https://t.co/ooCp6oJHUm
I was in Baltimore today with a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee leaders to learn how Congress can best support the response to the Key Bridge collapse tragedy. It's important for the entire region that we work urgently to restore port service and rebuild the bridge. https://t.co/mdcxqx6ZhE