Bills Quote by Ray LaHood
“Last time Congress passed a major six-year transportation bill was in 1997, since then there have been 21 short-term extensions.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Transportation Funding, United States Senate, 2015
The U.S. has relied on temporary extensions for transportation funding since the last long-term bill in 1997, highlighting legislative inertia and infrastructure risk.
In simple terms: Transportation funding has been short-term since 1997.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for comprehensive, long‑term legislation.
Themes
infrastructure
policy
legislation
government
budgeting
Mood
concerned
urgent
critical
Type
policy
political
When to use this quote
- state budgeting
- federal appropriations
- public transit planning
- infrastructure project management
Key Concepts
fiscal planning
public works
political gridlock
Questions to Reflect On
- How can bipartisan consensus be built for lasting funding?
- What are the risks of continual short‑term extensions?
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