Barrasso Protects Wyoming and Rural Priorities in Bipartisan Transportation Bill

Press Release

Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement after the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to advance a 6-year bipartisan surface transportation bill, the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act (S. 1647).

Barrasso was successful in including key provisions that provide regulatory relief and flexibility for rural states like Wyoming. The DRIVE Act was unanimously voted out of the committee today. Click here for the bill text and here for a bill summary.

"This strong bipartisan bill will give states the resources they need to ensure our nation's roads, bridges and infrastructure are safe and up to date for all Americans," said Barrasso. "I'm pleased we were able to include provisions that will provide flexibility for rural states like Wyoming. These provisions will make sure the unique transportation needs of both rural and urban communities are equally addressed. I look forward to the full Senate debating and voting on this bill as soon as possible."

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