It’s looking more and more likely that in June we could see Congress develop a Phase 4 recovery package. Both the Senate and President Trump have sent signals that a bill might be passed before the August break, or even before July 4th.
Undoubtedly both the House and Senate will bicker about various provisions, but Senators have indicated a willingness to seriously consider putting at least a part of the infrastructure bill into this next phase. As Senator Lindsey Graham has said, “this is the time . . .it really is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. . .”
In the American Society of Civil Engineers’ latest Report Card for California’s Infrastructure (2019), the state received C’s and D’s in every category. While California has the world’s 5th largest economy and is expected to grow 25% over the next 20 years, the state’s maintenance, renewal, and replacement programs have stagnated or been delayed due to underfunding.
Our aggregates and ready-mix provide critical products for roads, bridges, transit, and rail transportation systems vital for work, recreation, and shipments from online retailers. We supply the materials for water systems to deliver clean drinking water, and for wastewater collection and treatment systems that protect our precious lakes, rivers, and beaches. We help build the schools that provide a safe learning environment for our children.
It’s important that ALL levels of government understand the broad support for infrastructure investment. Please contact your representatives to let them know how important infrastructure is to our future, to all residents who live in our communities, and to the people who do the work.