Congressional GOP Rallies Behind Trump’s Economic Vision

Infrastructure, Energy, Tax Cuts Drive Enthusiasm for Budget Plan

Transport Topics By Eugene Mulero

March 6, 2025

Congressional transportation leaders are lining up behind President Donald Trump’s call to action to streamline infrastructure construction regulations and jump-start domestic energy initiatives.

“Energy prices are crushing American families, but President Trump is reducing regulations and unleashing American energy independence,” said Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, following Trump’s March 4 address to a joint session of Congress. “The federal government desperately needed to be reined in, and the president is doing exactly that.”

Trump during the 100-minute speech sought to supercharge congressional enthusiasm for his 100-day policy agenda. The president’s priorities are expected to be included in a comprehensive budget package policymakers are preparing as early as this month.

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