Rep. Garret Graves

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

For example, just this week, we talked with @WBRZ about changing the way we deliver projects – such as a new Mississippi River Bridge in the Capital Region. https://t.co/Z2oNNsF5ao — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

NEPA has become an unproductive obstacle that is failing the very people and resources it is supposed to be serving. NEPA Review is project purgatory, taking orders of magnitude longer to study projects than the time needed to complete them. https://t.co/rtn8o4Pdyc — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Modernizing NEPA would help fast track Louisiana’s coastal restoration projects, transportation projects and energy infrastructure priorities – stimulating economic development & job opportunities. That's what the BUILDER Act we introduced today will do. https://t.co/rtn8o4Pdyc — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

The fact we are still talking about the new river crossing after decades of delays is crazy. We have to change the way we actually deliver projects. https://t.co/Av37PWfPFr — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

In Louisiana: -We have 5 of the top 15 ports in America -We are one of 2 places in the country that has 6 Class 1 rail lines -We drain over a 1/3 of this country including 2 Canadian provinces -We have the 4th worse bottleneck in America Infrastructure is a huge issue for us. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

What’s important now is the follow-through: Let’s have those follow-up discussions, let’s talk through funding mechanisms, let’s talk through what truly is infrastructure, let’s talk through what the federal government can do better than they’re doing today. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Joined @FoxFriendsFirst this morning to discuss the latest on transportation and infrastructure proposals. We have to focus on delivering traffic and transportation solutions for America. https://t.co/lqiISsR1lY — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Joined @FoxFriendsFirst this morning to discuss the latest on transportation and infrastructure proposals. We have to focus on delivering traffic and transportation solutions for America. https://t.co/gWjkdpZrc9 — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

This is a big step toward fulfilling the vision of the Health District and making Baton Rouge a destination for healthcare innovation, education, research and – most importantly – results. The project is expected to create 574 jobs & generate $21 million in private investment. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Through private investment and federal funding, the Baton Rouge region is going to be the beneficiary of new water infrastructure that will support our healthcare facilities and businesses in the area. https://t.co/nZPRmUkzvl — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Considering current, encouraging public health and economic trends, it would be wise for the State to look at long-term investments that will reward all Louisianians for generations. (2/2) https://t.co/t08JVktSHk — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

These are extraordinary projects that are extraordinarily delayed. These federal dollars could put the projects within reach. The likely once-in-a-lifetime availability of flexible federal dollars could be an opportunity for transformational investment in Louisiana. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

We need to look at the existing financial resources – billions spread across the federal gov. – and figure out how do we recalibrate to better priorities? (4/4) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Right now, what we are throwing a nickel at every $10 problem across the country, which results in nothing being fixed. (3/4) https://t.co/cLlYTrtA6N — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

We’ve heard infrastructure will encompass A to Z – whether that is broadband, climate, energy, roads and bridges, water, environmental and so on. We need a clear goal of, “What is it exactly we are trying to achieve?” (2/4) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Just because you add the word infrastructure behind another word, that doesn’t make it infrastructure. We need to spend more time deciding the federal government’s role in transportation and infrastructure. (1/4) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

But we need to find a cooperative framework instead of a $2.3 trillion package, on top of the recent $1.9 COVID package, with only a fraction actually going to our transportation and infrastructure priorities. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

We need a bill that would deliver a new bridge, reduce our traffic, make communities safer, advance ports or waterways and address head on our true needs. We have to dedicate our taxpayer dollars to the best areas possible. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

We talked infrastructure, new bridges, fisheries, snapper, Comite and more. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Muffins and Monologues - think that should be our new weekly segment name.. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

– whether that be the increased risk of flooding, the accelerated erosion of our coast, or the displacement of our local jobs. https://t.co/IfPbcVcf1u — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

But at the end of the day, as great of news as this is, the focus needs to remain on the current trajectory of President Biden’s policies that stop future domestic energy production and pose a threat to our communities ... — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Nearly $249 million in revenues will be split among the four Gulf oil and gas producing states. Of the revenues, the State of LA will receive $87 million while the coastal parishes receive nearly $22 million. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Louisiana will receive a $109 million share in the FY 2020 GOMESA energy revenues. Every single penny of this funding will be invested in our flood control, coastal restoration and hurricane protection. https://t.co/qBR2HDICsi — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Just as we did last week at the House T&I hearing with Sec. Buttigieg, we will keep advocating for the state’s transportation and infrastructure priorities – especially as Congress must pass a new surface transportation bill this year. https://t.co/WEittvbBf6 (3/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

When we negotiated the federal transportation FAST Act, it resulted in more than $800 million in NEW transportation funds to Louisiana, making Pecue Lane, widening I-10, Terrace St. Exit, & many other projects possible. (2/3) — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Hard to believe that closing a road is progress, but here we are. This short-term aggravation at Pecue will actually result in long-term relief. (1/3) https://t.co/KYc8TnD6Nu — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

It makes no sense yet again how LA, one of the top fishing states in the nation, to only receive this much while other states with a fraction of a fishing industry get more money? They slapped us in the face last year, and then came back again while the wounds were still open. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

We made it clear last year that their funding allocations were fundamentally flawed. Even though we were able to get a much better allocation for Louisiana in a second funding tranche related to freshwater impacts, it is inexcusable that they are doubling down on their mistake. — PolitiTweet.org

Rep. Garret Graves @RepGarretGraves

Last year, Louisiana only received $14.7 million of the $300 million allocated (the first allocation of this kind). https://t.co/09Mds4ph75 — PolitiTweet.org