Approving massive investments for transportation projects would significantly improve the country’s economy, the chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Committee said at a hearing March 24.
About a week before President Joe Biden unveils his multitrillion-dollar infrastructure policy plan, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) pointed to myriad benefits linked with having functioning freight and commuter corridors.
Cantwell, chairwoman of the panel with jurisdiction over trucking policy, is expected to play a key role during Congress’ consideration of Biden’s infrastructure agenda. A House transportation panel is planning to consider a highway policy bill as early as May.
