Congresswoman confident long-term infrastructure bill will be passed

A Republican congresswoman stressed on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” show that passage of a long-term transportation infrastructure bill will be a priority when the next Congress takes office in January.

“As you think about building a healthy economy, we have a long list of important infrastructure needs in this country,” said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.). “That is a priority.”

McMorris Rodgers added that she’s confident Democrats and Republicans can unite to pass a long-term transportation infrastructure bill.

“There’s already been an outline put together between the House and the Senate that I think is a good foundation for that,” she said. “That is a priority for us. It’s long overdue. Both parties recognize it. This is something we can come together on, which I’m excited about. I think we all recognize this is one where we should be able to get it done.”