Should Congress approve $493 billion to the Departments of Transportation, Housing, and Agriculture, and related agencies for the 2023 fiscal year?

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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 8294)
This bill has Passed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

This bill provides $493 billion in funds for the fiscal year 2023 to the following departments: the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Development, and other related agencies, such as the National Transportation Safety Board, and the U.S Interagency Council on Homelessness. This bill would also provide funds to the agriculture, energy and water development, interior, environment, and veterans affairs departments. For a more detailed breakdown, please see the CBO report linked below. Sponsor: Representative David E. Price ( Democrat, North Carolina, District 4)
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Opponents say

•    "Of $361 billion for roads and bridges in the legislation, 9 out of every 10 dollars will be sent to state transportation departments — ranging from $5 billion a year for Texas to $219 million for New Hampshire. The District will get about $211 million.The law does not require that money go to repairing aging or dangerous infrastructure, leaving those spending decisions to state transportation leaders. For example, although the law created a $27.5 billion bridge program, the money can be used to repair existing bridges or to build new spans." Source: Washington Post

•    "While I agree with many of the investments in the bill, it was written under an unrealistic top-line decided unilaterally by the majority. The spending in this bill is excessive, with an overall increase of 12% above last year and a 17% increase for Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These exorbitant funds will multiply over future years, threatening the already-skyrocketing inflation and national debt." Source: Representative Mario Diaz-Balart ( Republican, Florida, District 25) 

Proponents say

•    "Instead of catering to the biggest corporations and billionaires that despite record profits continue to raise their prices, we are bringing to the Floor government funding bills that help the middle class, working families, small businesses, and the vulnerable who work hard. We are committed to combating climate change, bolstering mental health services, supporting our Veterans, and building safer communities with less crime and violence and more security." Source: Appropriations Committee Chair Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Democrat-Connecticut-District 3)

•    "Supported by President Biden’s ambitious request to increase funding over last year, I’m confident the FY2023 Interior Appropriations bill will further the United States’ commitment to clean energy, environmental justice, health infrastructure on tribal lands, and the arts. Through investments in clean energy technology, climate mitigation programs, and by restoring environmental protection, the Interior bill will take a whole-of-government approach to securing a safe and habitable world for future generations." Source: Representative Chellie Pingree (Democrat,Maine, District 1)

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