Transportation
Our modern economy requires a robust infrastructure. As a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I understand how essential it is to protect and strengthen America’s critical infrastructure to keep Americans safe and to create jobs. Be it highways and bridges, rails and pipeline, aviation, or vessels, our multimodal system is what connects us to our daily lives and helps the economy move.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers included money for modernizing and upgrading the Soo Locks in its FY19 work plan:
Shelby Township, MI – Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law S.301, America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, a bipartisan bill that authorizes America’s water resources and infrastructure projects.
Shelby Township, MI – Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10), H.R. 4921, the STB Information Security Improvement Act, which requires that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) implement an information security plan that follows recommendations set out in a recent unfavorable Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (DOT IG) report.
Shelby Township, MI – Today, Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Mitchell released the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers released its Director’s Report on the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In the report, the Army Corps of Engineers recalculated its previous benefit-cost analysis, and issued a revised score of 2.42. As the benefit-cost analysis number produced exceeds 1.0, the upgrading of the Soo Locks can now be included in the Water Resources Development Act, and future authorization and budgeting steps can move forward.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement today after the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that Michigan was the recipient of a $97,864,465 DOT Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant for repairs to Mound Road. Mound Road, a highly-trafficked corridor connecting communities in southeast Michigan is in extremely poor condition and in need of significant repairs.
WASHINGTON – This morning, the House Armed Services Committee passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2019 which included language offered by Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) affirming the national security importance of the Soo Locks.
Upon the passage of the legislation, Congressman Mitchell released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, ensuring the FAA is authorized for the next five years:
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Paul Mitchell (MI-10), H.R. 4921, the STB Information Security Improvement Act, which requires that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) implement an information security plan that follows recommendations set out in a recent unfavorable Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (DOT IG) report.