Rep. Shomari Figures Named Vice Ranking Member on Important Highways and Transit Subcommittee
Washington, DC – Democratic leadership has announced that Congressman Shomari Figures will serve as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. This makes Figures the number two Democrat on the committee that will be at the center of addressing key infrastructure issues in Alabama, including securing funding for the critically important I-10 Bay Bridge project in Mobile.
“I am incredibly grateful to Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Congressman Rick Larsen for this opportunity to serve,” said Figures.
“Transportation infrastructure is essential not just for economic development but also for the safety, mobility, and overall advancement of our communities. Alabama has substantial infrastructure needs, and I am dedicated to advancing legislation that will bring the resources home to move our District and our State forward.”
As the Vice Ranking Member, Rep. Figures will collaborate with fellow committee members to enhance highways and transit systems, ensure that infrastructure developments address the needs of all constituents, and secure federal funding for essential transportation projects. This subcommittee is vital in shaping national surface transportation policy, focusing on the construction and improvement of highway and transit facilities, regulating commercial motor vehicle operations, and managing related safety and research programs.

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