Congressional highway bill includes Oklahoma projects

The Oklahoman Chris Casteel

June 11, 2021

A congressional committee approved a $547 billion transportation bill on Thursday that includes a boost in annual funding for roads and bridges and $55 million in special projects for three congressional districts in Oklahoma.

The bill passed 38-26 in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, with support from only two Republicans. That stands in contrast to the Senate highway bill, which was approved unanimously last month in the Environment and Public Works Committee.

Both bills would boost funding for highways and bridges, but Republicans complained about the overall cost and several specific provisions in the House bill, including ones aimed at reducing carbon emissions. House Democrats touted the bill’s job creation potential and its focus on reducing pollution.

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