Pence Promises Passage of Infrastructure Bill

Last week, Vice President Mike Pence promised a gathering of governors in Washington, D.C. the U.S. would pass a “historic” infrastructure bill by the end of next year.  The Washington Post reports the action would require bipartisan cooperation.  Specifically, Pence told the group "I'll make you a promise," while asking for help from the governors, that "in this Congress, we're going to pass historic infrastructure legislation."

President Trump campaigned on addressing infrastructure and proposed a plan to create $1.5 trillion in new spending on infrastructure issues, including those in rural areas.  However, the plan has so far been stalled.  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi did identify infrastructure as a priority for Congress, but Democrats and Republicans have different plans in mind.

More than 30 governors across the nation attending the National Governors Association annual meeting attended the Pence event.  Pence told the governors new legislation is being discussed and that state governors will play a leading voice in crafting the bill.

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