Senator Collins' Statement On Senate Passage Of Highway Trust Fund Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, tonight released this statement following Senate passage of the Highway and Transportation Funding Act to extend the Highway Trust Fund.

“While I would prefer a more permanent fix for the highway trust fund, tonight's Senate vote is an essential step to ensure that states continue to have the critical resources they need to build and repair our nation’s highways, roads, and bridges. With more than 700,000 jobs depending upon Congress coming up with at least a short-term solution, time is running out. It is important for the House and Senate to agree on a bill before the August recess and get it to the President quickly.

"I remain committed to working with my colleagues in the months ahead on a fiscally-responsible long-term solution to funding our highways, roads, and bridges."

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