Hoyer Advocates for $20 Million in Federal Funding to Meet Transportation and Connectivity Needs at Greenbelt Metro Station
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) praised the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee's markup and passage of the INVEST in America Act. The legislation includes Congressman Hoyer's community project funding request of $20 million for the Beltway interchange at the Greenbelt Metro Station:
"Marylanders deserve modern infrastructure systems that create good-paying jobs, meet the challenges of a changing climate, and ensure our communities are better connected," said Congressman Hoyer. "The INVEST in America Act, which passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee early this morning, will do just that.
"I'm pleased that my community project funding request for $20 million in new funding for the Greenbelt Metro Station - Beltway interchange was included in the legislation. This project will enhance connectivity for commuters in Prince George's County, and rebuild an aging infrastructure system," continued Congressman Hoyer. "I join in thanking the Committee for including this project in the final legislation and I look forward to working closely with my colleagues to ensure passage of the INVEST in America Act through the House."
The Beltway interchange project would add northbound entry and southbound exit to the Greenbelt Metro Station making it a more accessible site from the Beltway, and is a priority for Prince George's County and the city of a Greenbelt. The Greenbelt Metro site was previously under consideration for the new consolidated FBI headquarters project. The INVEST in America Act is an important precursor to President Biden's American Jobs Plan, a critical infrastructure package aimed at repairing our nation's infrastructure and transit systems.
This legislation will be brought to the House Floor during the June work period. Following House passage, it will be sent to the Senate for consideration before going to the President's desk.
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