Slotkin Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's (MI-08) released the following statement:
"Tonight, I enthusiastically voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which represents a once-in-a-generation investment in rebuilding Michigan while creating tens of thousands of good-paying, union jobs in my state. This includes over $7 billion to repair roads and bridges; more than $1 billion to replace lead pipes and clean up contaminated drinking water in Michigan; and over $100 million to make sure all Michiganders – no matter their zip code – have reliable internet.
"I'm very happy that this package is finally headed to the President's desk to be signed into law. Passing this bill is the clearest signal we can send – to our constituents and to the world – that bipartisan agreement is still possible, and that Congress can deliver for the American people on the biggest challenges we face. After decades of talk about rebuilding our infrastructure, tonight we got it done.
"I also voted for a procedural motion to begin debate on the Build Back Better Act, or the ‘human infrastructure' bill. From the beginning, I have laid out the what I need to see to support this bill, including directly to the President when he came to our district last month: it should be transformative for Michigan, to include change on childcare and lowering prescription drug costs, and it should be targeted, meaning it needs to be paid for, and not on the backs of the middle class.
"After getting the latest draft of this bill on November 3, my staff and I have pored over this legislation to understand the details and give them a thorough review. As an independently-minded Representative from an independently-minded district, I have a responsibility to actually read the full bill, understand the details, and show our math. I'll be working with my colleagues in the coming days to make sure we finish that process so we can take the next steps and deliver for our constituents."
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