Congressman Brendan Boyle Demands Action Before Highway Trust Fund Expires

Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-D-13) demanded immediate action in the House now that the Highway Trust Fund is set to expire in only 22 days. With the looming July 31st deadline, Congressman Boyle again called for a long-term bipartisan solution that will repair America's deteriorating roads, bridges and transit systems.

"Republicans are living in a fantasy land if they do not believe that we need a long-term measure to fix our broken infrastructure," said Congressman Boyle. "The roads and bridges we commute on, on a daily basis, are crumbling. It is time to invest in American infrastructure and create good paying construction jobs for hardworking Americans in Pennsylvania."

In Pennsylvania, 57 percent of roads are in mediocre or poor condition, forcing drivers to spend approximately $2.947 billion dollars annually on otherwise unnecessary automotive repairs, creating costs for commuters and businesses moving their goods to market. With 42 percent of our state's bridges also being structurally deficient, it is clear that it is well past time for the radical Republican leadership to join House Democrats in their effort to invest in America's infrastructure.

"House Republicans continue to kick the can down the road and recklessly ignore the urgent crisis presented by the expiration of the Highway Trust Fund," continued Congressman Boyle. "Americans deserve a long-term plan that invests in America's crumbling infrastructure and creates jobs, not special interest giveaways for the ultra-wealthy."