Let’s get America building again

Seventy years ago, President Dwight Eisenhower launched the Interstate Highway System — the greatest public works project in the history of the world. He knew that America had to be connected if it was to lead the world.

This year, we have the privilege of celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Interstate Highway System, 100 years of the iconic Route 66, and, of course, the 250th birthday of our great nation. The Trump administration is moving full speed ahead to honor these milestones.

As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, the administration is focused on a historic revival of American infrastructure. This week, I took that message to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, outlining how the president’s 2027 budget equips the Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to slash red tape, accelerate project approvals, and deliver on our promise to get America building again.

Under Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s leadership, the Federal Highway Administration is focused on large, durable projects that enhance safety — our top priority — while connecting our country and our people. The results speak for themselves. Since the start of the Trump administration, it has executed 888 grants and delivered $8.4 billion in........

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