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Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Policies and Programs Impacting Rural Infrastructure

Washington, D.C., March 15, 2024 | Justin Harclerode (202) 225-9446
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Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman Rick Crawford (R-AR) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to hear from stakeholders regarding the importance of federal highway and transit programs for rural areas, the unique challenges facing these communities, and implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) programs meant to aid rural communities. The hearing entitled “Rural Transportation Challenges: Stakeholder Perspectives,” will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

Witness List:

  • Mr. Mike Koles, Executive Director, Wisconsin Towns Association, on behalf of the National Association of Towns and Townships
  • Mr. Jeff Greteman, President, Windstar Lines, on behalf of the American Bus Association (ABA)
  • Mr. Todd Morrow, Executive Director, Island Transit, on behalf of the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
  • Mr. Scott VanderWal, National Vice President, American Farm Bureau Federation

    More information about the hearing entitled, “Rural Transportation Challenges: Stakeholder Perspectives,” including witness testimony and a link to the live webcast, will be posted here as it becomes available.

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