Quigley Visits Baltimore’s Key Bridge Collapse
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, joined a bipartisan group of Appropriations Committee Members in a visit to Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The group visited the collapse site by boat, were briefed at the U.S. Coast Guard Command Center, and met with local officials to discuss the role of the federal government in assisting with the recovery.
“Visiting the Francis Scott Key Bridge site in person made it clear just how important the rebuilding of this critical land and sea thoroughfare is. It also highlighted the need for local, state and federal partners to work together on this project. I am grateful to all of the officials who took their time to meet with us today and share their insight,” said Quigley. “As the lead Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Transportation, I am committed to ensuring that our country is not only able to address emergencies like this one but also taking preemptive steps to repair damaged bridges and roads that could lead to our next disaster. While the Key Bridge’s collapse was the result of a fluke accident, too much of our nation’s infrastructure is in dire need of rebuilding. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill took critical steps to address this need and Congress must now work to fill any remaining gaps. I will continue working with my colleagues on both side of the aisle and in both chambers until our tunnels, bridges, and roads are the envy of the world.”
Rep. Quigley with Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
The visit was led by Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04), Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), as well as other members of the Appropriations Committee. The group was joined by the Governor of Maryland Wes Moore and the Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott.
Photos of Quigley’s visit are available HERE.