Chair Graves and Ranking Member Larsen,
On behalf of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)-the nonpartisan organization representing the legislatures of the nation's states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia-we write to you regarding the important discussion happening now about the next iteration of surface transportation legislation. This crucial package affects every part of the country, and state legislatures are eager to work with Congress to identify and facilitate key aspects of this forthcoming bill.
Attached to this letter you will find resolutions outlining NCSL's surface transportation priorities. These items were identified by a bipartisan group of legislators and reflect issues and opportunities facing states. They include:
NCSL and the members of its Transportation Standing Committee-which we chair-stand ready to work with you to address these key concerns. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ben Nasta, NCSL's legislative director for transportation.
Sincerely,
Representative Kay Christofferson
NCSL Transportation Committee Co-Chair
Utah House of Representatives
Representative Jake Fey
NCSL Transportation Committee Co-Chair
Washington House of Representatives