Congressman Maxwell Frost Advances Central Florida Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Maxwell Frost announced today that several key transportation and infrastructure priorities for Central Florida were advanced as part of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s ongoing surface transportation reauthorization process.
During the committee markup, Congressman Frost successfully advanced his bipartisan Safer Rail Crossing Act, legislation aimed at improving safety at railway crossings and reducing preventable accidents in communities impacted by freight and passenger rail traffic. Several additional priorities submitted by Congressman Frost were also included as part of the committee process.
The managers’ amendment, a bundled set of agreed-upon changes to a bill, offered by the bill’s sponsor or committee manager to streamline and refine the legislation during debate includes bipartisan language co-led by Congressman Frost and Congressman Rob Bresnahan to help ensure fair distribution of federal funding for local infrastructure needs.
“Today is a big win for Central Florida,” said Congressman Maxwell Frost. “Our communities deserve transportation systems that are safe, reliable, and built to meet the needs of working families. Through the surface transportation reauthorization process, we’re fighting for investments that improve railway safety, modernize infrastructure, strengthen transit options, and keep our communities connected.”
The legislation and related transportation priorities now move forward following committee approval.
Click here for more info on the Safer Rail Crossing Act.
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