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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

Congressman Mo Brooks to Vote "No" on Socialist Democrats' $1.5 Trillion "Borrow & Spend" Boondoggle

June 30, 2020 News Releases

Washington, DC— Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) announced he will vote “No” this week on H.R. 2, another financially reckless Socialist Democrat spending bill.

Congressman Brooks said, “Nancy Pelosi & her Socialist comrades are hellbent on destroying America. They won’t stop spending until America is bankrupt. They covet economic disaster so they can rebuild a Socialist America under the guise of providing economic relief. In this instance, Socialism comes cloaked as an infrastructure bill.”

Brooks Votes Against Financially Irresponsible Transportation Bill

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.

Brooks Asks House to End Taxpayer Subsidies for Amtrak

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

In the News

ROCKETCITYNOW.COM: Calhoun's new Automotive Technology facility helps fill the need for auto technicians

October 15, 2020 In the News
DECATUR, Ala. — Students at Calhoun Community College can finally enjoy a new Automotive Technology facility.

YELLOWHAMMERNEWS.COM: Mo Brooks: ‘We should not have tolls in the state of Alabama’

August 23, 2019 In the News
As usual with Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, there was no mincing of words on his opposition to the proposed Mobile River Bridge and Bayway toll.

AL.COM: Big changes planned for quiet road near Mazda Toyota plant

September 24, 2018 In the News
The enormity of the $1.6 billion Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA facility in west Huntsville is perhaps accentuated by a road.

YELLOWHAMMERNEWS.COM: Brooks calls on Congress to end Amtrak subsidies: ‘They need to pay their own way'

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

AL.COM: Easier Monday commute: Redstone Arsenal's Gate 8 reopens this morning

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.