Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Holds Infrastructure Hearing

Earlier this week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to discuss infrastructure needs and opportunities on federal lands.  Several Committee Members, Chair Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), discussed the important role of public private partnerships in addressing our Nation’s infrastructure needs.  

Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) criticized the White House for the proposed cuts in the FY18 budget blueprint, arguing the funding reductions would undercut efforts to invest in infrastructure and create jobs.  Committee Members expressed concern about the growing deferred maintenance backlogs at the National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and the United States Forest Service, as well as the great need for water infrastructure projects and improvements across the nation.