Steny H. Hoyer
12/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/12/2024 10:59
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $31 Million to Support Use of Low-Carbon Construction for MDOT
WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-MD), and U.S. Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) recently announced $31,933,577 in federal funding to support the use of low-carbon materials in federally funded construction projects statewide. Incorporating the use of low-carbon materials in construction will help reduce pollution while supporting the continued growth of America's clean manufacturing sector.
"The Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment we've made in fighting the climate crisis - and it is powering projects like these that will help support a burgeoning low-carbon construction material market cut emissions throughout the state, create jobs, and build a better, healthier future for our communities," said the lawmakers.
"Having a world-class transportation system includes using and investing in materials that are better for the environment and create green jobs. This is another example of MDOT leading the way to reduce carbon emissions and support the state's climate goals," said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. "Thank you to Maryland's fantastic federal delegation for helping secure this grant."
The funds are provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program, which the lawmakers fought to create and fund at $2 billion under the Inflation Reduction Act.
"The Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment we've made in fighting the climate crisis - and it is powering projects like these that will help support a burgeoning low-carbon construction material market cut emissions throughout the state, create jobs, and build a better, healthier future for our communities," said the lawmakers.
"Having a world-class transportation system includes using and investing in materials that are better for the environment and create green jobs. This is another example of MDOT leading the way to reduce carbon emissions and support the state's climate goals," said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. "Thank you to Maryland's fantastic federal delegation for helping secure this grant."
The funds are provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program, which the lawmakers fought to create and fund at $2 billion under the Inflation Reduction Act.