SOURCE: NSSGA | January 30, 2025
Alexandria, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Interim CEO Michele Stanley issued the following statement welcoming Sean Duffy, as the Secretary of Transportation. Earlier today, the full Senate voted to confirm his nomination in a 77-22 vote. NSSGA previously shared this letter of support with the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee before their vote.
“We applaud the efforts of the Senate to confirm the nomination of former Rep. Sean Duffy quickly. His knowledge and experience, as a former member of Congress, is essential in leading the modernization of our transportation systems and the continued growth of our infrastructure networks. These systems are the economic circulatory system that our nation depends on for success.
“Certain, predictable funding is the foundation upon which the aggregates industry can address our nation’s infrastructure challenges. We are concerned about the implications that the administration’s executive order on freezing federal aid will have on our industry. We urge Secretary Duffy to work with industry stakeholders to find a solution that will provide for long-term certainty in both DOT federal aid programs and Highway Trust Fund revenues in order to continue boosting long-term U.S. competitiveness.”
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