•    "With the economy rebounding, it’s imperative that our long delayed transportation needs are addressed. Whether it’s moving people safely, delivering freight on time, or addressing environmental needs, this legislation is a down payment to thrive and compete in the innovation economy."

Source: Sen. Maria Cantwell (Democrat, Washington) 

•    "This bill continues the Commerce Committee’s strong history of working across the aisle to find solutions that benefit all Americans. The legislation will grow the economy by increasing authorized funding and making improvements to our rail, freight, ports, research, and safety programs.  I thank Senator Cantwell for her dedication to these issues, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass a comprehensive infrastructure package through the Senate."

Source: Sen. Roger Wicker (Republican, Mississippi) 

•    "As Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and having recently passed legislation unanimously to invest in our roads, bridges, and highways, it’s great to see momentum continuing on this critical issue. The legislation passed today would increase funding levels for the safety programs that are consistent with the increased funding levels that our surface transportation legislation in the EPW Committee provided for roads and bridges. Finally, I want to thank the committee for working with me to include language that would increase investments to address substance-impaired driving, drunk driving, and innovative transportation technologies."

Source: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (Republican, West Virginia)