Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) released the following statement after being recommended by the Republican Steering Committee to continue serving as Chairman in the 119th Congress:

“I am honored and humbled to be selected by my Steering Committee colleagues to serve as Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress. Over the last two years, our committee has worked hard to pass several major infrastructure bills, including the FAA Reauthorization Act and the Water Resources Development Act, and we have a golden opportunity to do much more in the next Congress."

“The Committee will hit the ground running in 2025. We will work with President Trump to advance his infrastructure priorities, develop the next long-term highway bill, and focus on fixing the real infrastructure that moves people and goods safely and efficiently throughout our country.”

Graves also noted that infrastructure has become a priority in Missouri during his tenure on the Committee, and he looks forward to seeing that continue.

“While I’ve been at the helm of the Committee, we’ve seen transformational infrastructure projects receive significant investment in Missouri, including the Buck O’Neil Bridge, the Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport, and the FARM Bridge program across North Missouri, as well as the prioritization of fixing lettered routes in our rural communities and the expansion of I-70. I look forward to working with Gov-elect Mike Kehoe, the Missouri Legislature, MoDOT, and my colleagues in the Missouri Congressional delegation to ensure that improving our infrastructure remains a top priority.”

Note: The House Republican Conference still must vote to approve the Steering Committee’s recommendations.

KPGZ News – Submitted press release.