Before taking its summer recess, Congress passed its 34th extension of the transportation bill currently funding highways and bridges. However Congresswoman Kristi Noem believes a long-term plan is possible when the group returns to work in September….
Noem says its then up to the House Ways and Means committee to come up with the money….
A number of states as well as counties are taking it upon themselves to raise money for roads and bridges through a variety of taxes, including motor fuels. Noem says the White House and congressional leaders refused to consider any type of tax increase to fund transportation projects….
Congress returns to work after the Labor Day holiday.