On the campaign trail, Joe Biden pledged to sign legislation to rebuild our nation's infrastructure. Americans from both political parties appreciated the message. The roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, and port facilities vital to our economy are in urgent need of rejuvenation.
A full year has passed since the election. And somehow, during that time, the importance of this endeavor was lost on our elected representatives in Washington. Lawmakers crafted a bill that bipartisan majorities supported and the president was ready to sign. Workers were ready to punch in. Equipment manufacturers and other businesses were ready to supply them with the equipment and raw materials they needed.