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America’s economic strength depends on its ability to build — and build on time.
From highways and bridges to freight corridors and ports, surface transportation infrastructure powers local economies, supports millions of jobs, and keeps supply chains moving. But the current authorization for federal surface transportation programs expires on September 30, 2026. If Congress fails to act, uncertainty will ripple through communities, stall long-planned projects, and drive up costs for businesses and families alike.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched Keep America Moving to build momentum for a robust surface transportation reauthorization that delivers long-term funding certainty and modernizes a permitting system that is too slow, too unpredictable, and too costly.
America cannot afford delays. We cannot afford half-measures. And we cannot afford to fall behind.
Main Street Infrastructure Tour
Through targeted roundtables and site visits in congressional districts nationwide, Keep America Moving elevates the voices of employers, workers, and community leaders who rely on modern, reliable infrastructure every day.
By convening lawmakers alongside local businesses and stakeholders, the initiative highlights what is at stake: economic growth, supply chain resilience, job creation, and America’s long-term competitiveness.
Roundtable: Utah's FrontRunner Commuter Rail
In Utah, the Chamber hosted an event with Federal Transit Administration Administrator Marcus Molinaro, Representative Burgess Owens (UT-04), state transportation officials, and local business leaders to discuss the importance of a strong, reliable transportation network for economic growth helped build momentum for federal surface transportation funding, which expires later this year. The group held a press conference at the South Jordan FrontRunner station, giving Utah leaders an opportunity to highlight the significant impact of the commuter train in the region and the need for continued investment to expand its capacity.
Participants emphasized that long-term funding certainty is essential for states and localities to plan responsibly and for businesses to invest in the future. The message was clear: predictable infrastructure investment strengthens local economies and keeps communities competitive.
U.S. Chamber Vice President John Drake (left) joined Federal Transit Administration Administrator Marc Molinaro (center) and Congressman Burgess Owens (right) on the FrontRunner commuter rail in Utah.
In South Jordan, Utah, U.S. Chamber Vice President John Drake (left) joined Federal Transit Administration Administrator Marc Molinaro (center) and Congressman Burgess Owens (right) at a FrontRunner commuter rail station.
Congressman Burgess Owens discusses how reliable transportation infrastructure is critical to economic growth, public safety, and opportunity in Utah and across the country.
The U.S. Chamber hosted an event with Federal Transit Administrator Marcus Molinaro, Representative Burgess Owens, state transportation officials, and local business leaders to discuss the importance of a strong, reliable transportation network for economic growth.
Press Hits:
- Utah Policy: Investing in Utah’s future: Why federal infrastructure partnerships matter now more than ever
- ABC4 Utah: ‘Let Utah be the model’: Leaders urge Congress to invest in local transportation programs
- Deseret News: Federal officials say U.S. infrastructure should be built like and run ‘the Utah way’
- The South Jordan Journal: Government, business representatives push need for funding
- APTA Passenger Transport: Utah Leaders Spotlight Transit’s Role in Economic Growth as Surface Transportation Deadline Nears
Roundtable: California's Port of Stockton
At the Port of Stockton, the U.S. Chamber convened Representative Josh Harder (CA-09), local employers, and community stakeholders to highlight Central Valley transportation priorities and the urgent need for permitting reform.
Business leaders underscored how permitting delays increase costs, inject uncertainty, and slow delivery of critical projects. As Congress prepares to take up the next surface transportation bill, long-term funding certainty must be paired with a modern, predictable permitting process to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) (center right) is joined by Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute (center left), Tim Quinn, CEO of the Stockton Chamber of Commerce (fifth from the right), and local business leaders for a roundtable discussion at the Port of Stockton.
Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) delivers remarks at the U.S. Chamber's Port of Stockton roundtable.
Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute, talks with the local business leaders in Stockton, CA about the importance of permitting reform and federal infrastructure investment
Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) and Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute (second from right) engage with local business leaders at the roundtable.
Press Hits:
- FOX 40: Rep. Josh Harder pushes reforms to speed up infrastructure projects
- Stocktonia: Harder, business leaders push infrastructure priorities at Port of Stockton meeting
Roundtable: Wilmington, NC
The U.S. Chamber, in partnership with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce, hosted Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07) alongside top leaders from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, to discuss the critical need for sustained infrastructure investment.
Wilmington provided a strategic backdrop for the discussion. As a coastal hub anchored by the Port of Wilmington, the region plays a vital role in moving goods across the Southeast and beyond while supporting a rapidly growing local economy. It also faces firsthand challenges—from freight bottlenecks to coastal resilience—that underscore the urgency of federal action, grounding national priorities in real-world needs.
Press Hits:
- Wilmington Star-News: DC’s next fight will be over roads and bridges. Why it matters to Wilmington. | Opinion
- Wilmington Star-News: Government officials meet in Wilmington to discuss future of transportation in NC
- Port City Daily: Rouzer, state leaders push for future transportation infrastructure funding
The Bottom Line
America cannot afford to fall behind.
Surface transportation reauthorization is about more than funding levels — it is about economic leadership. Long-term certainty, sustained infrastructure investment, and a modernized permitting process will accelerate project delivery, unlock private investment, strengthen supply chains, and support workers nationwide.
