It wasn’t enough for MAGA Republicans to take credit for President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds AFTER voting and railing against them, but now they’re back in Washington to ONCE AGAIN propose deep cuts to critical infrastructure funding for communities that need it most. 

SHOT: We already know that MAGA Republicans in Congress voted “no” on President Biden’s historic infrastructure legislation but have had no problem taking credit for the dough. 

Washington Post: “Nearly two years after Congress finalized the first in a series of measures to improve the nation’s aging infrastructure and combat climate change, some of the GOP lawmakers who originally tried to scuttle the spending are now welcoming it. They have privately courted newly available federal money to improve their local roads, bridges, pipes, ports and internet connections, and publicly celebrated when their cities and states have secured a portion of the aid.”

Sen. John Cornyn, June 2023: “Texas to receive $3.3 billion in federal funds to boost broadband expansion efforts https://texastribune.org/2023/06/26/texas-broadband-federal-funds via @TexasTribune” 

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Roll Call Vote, August 2021: “Cornyn (R-TX), NAY”

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, June 2023: “Great to be back in Wartburg, Tennessee this morning! I enjoyed hearing from members of the community on the progress they have made in expanding broadband and how it has positively impacted the county.”

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Roll Call Vote, August 2021: “Blackburn (R-TN), NAY”

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, June 2023: “Broadband is vital for the success of our rural communities and for our entire economy. Great to see Alabama receive crucial funds to boost ongoing broadband efforts.”

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Roll Call Vote, August 2021: “Tuberville (R-AL), NAY”

Press Release, June 2023: “Boozman, Cotton Announce DOT Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Russellville and Bryant”

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Roll Call Vote, August 2021: “Boozman (R-AR), NAY”

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Roll Call Vote, August 2021: “Cotton (R-AR), NAY”

Press Release, June 2023: “WICKER, HYDE-SMITH, GUEST, EZELL WELCOME $28.4M FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS”

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Roll Call Vote, August 2021: “Hyde-Smith (R-MS), NAY”

WCSC: “Charleston Congresswoman Nancy Mace called the nearly $26 million federal grant for the Shipwatch Square Transit and Workforce Center project with CARTA a win for the Lowcountry, touting it as ‘one of the largest grants for this kind of facility.’ However, it might not have been made possible had President Biden’s infrastructure bill not passed through congress.”

Fox News Opinion, April 2021: “Rep. Nancy Mace: Biden’s ‘infrastructure’ fiasco – Dems offering Green New Deal in sheep’s clothing”

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Roll Call Vote, November 2021: “Mace, NAY” 

CHASER: MAGA Republicans are coming back to Congress ready to try to slash funding for essential infrastructure updates — including rail safety improvement and ensuring school children have safe drinking water. 

Washington Post: “It took decades for Congress to deliver on its promise to pour new money into the nation’s roads, bridges, pipes, ports and internet connections. Now, House Republicans are trying to slash some of the same funds. A series of GOP bills to finance the federal government in 2024 would wipe out billions of dollars meant to repair the nation’s aging infrastructure, potentially undercutting a 2021 law that was one of Washington’s rare recent bipartisan achievements. The proposed cuts could hamstring some of the most urgently needed public-works projects across the country, from improving rail safety to reducing lead contamination at schools.”