Transportation
As a former four-time elected legislator and four-time elected county commissioner, Congressman Brooks understands that transportation infrastructure is critically important for the Tennessee Valley’s economy. Congressman Brooks supports a highway transportation bill that pays for itself without adding to the deficit. Highways are essential to commerce, our growing economy, and the safety of Alabamians.
For more information concerning Transportation, please contact Congressman Brooks' Washington, DC office.
News Releases
December 3, 2015
News Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mo Brooks voted against the financially flawed Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (FAST Act). This $280 billion “transportation” bill simultaneously increases America’s debt by $33.1 billion over five years, raises taxes on banks and bank customers (but not enough to eliminate the bill’s deficits), risks America’s national security by selling America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves at likely losses to American taxpayers, and diverts gasoline and diesel taxes from highways to non-highway projects.
June 4, 2015
News Releases
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) offered two amendments to the FY16 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act, which sought to eliminate federal government subsidies of Amtrak, thus forcing Amtrak to o
January 9, 2015
News Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) voted "yes" on H.R. 3, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, which authorizes construction of the pipeline, creating tens of thousands of jobs while boosting America's economy and national security
In the News
June 4, 2015
In the News
WASHINGTON – Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL5) on Thursday urged Congress to end subsidies to publicly-owned and operated Amtrak, delivering a speech on the House floor saying, "It is time for Amtrak passengers to quit riding on the backs of other taxpa
February 11, 2014
In the News
Your morning commute should be easier today. Redstone Arsenal's Gate 8, closed since Jan. 27, reopened this morning at 5:30 a.m.
February 11, 2014
In the News
It seems like the din of early morning traffic can catch an ear, even all the way up on The Hill. A spokesperson for Congressman Mo Brooks (R-5th) details his quest for answers about recent traffic gridlock outside Redstone Arsenal.
September 4, 2012
In the News
The Alabama Department of Transportation will get $51 million in federal earmarks for road projects in Alabama that were never completed.
July 31, 2012
In the News
Preliminary steps that will turn County Line Road into a five-lane thoroughfare could begin as early as December.