Transportation Press Releases

04/02/2004

Smith Statement on the Transportation Bill Congressman Nick Smith (R-Addison) explained on the House floor some of his problems with the Transportation Bill, H.R. 3550. The bill would reauthorize federal transportation programs for six-years. It passed the House today. Smith made the following floor statement:

03/17/2004

Smith Says No to Federal Gas Tax Increase Congressman Nick Smith (R-Addison) said today that a federal gas tax increase this year was a no-go. Congress is currently considering several proposals to reauthorize the highway bill (TEA-21) and several of them would raise federal gas taxes.

09/24/2003

Smith Wants More Federal Gas Tax to Stay in Michigan Congressman Nick Smith (R-Addison) voted for the Surface Transportation Extension Act (H.R. 3087) to secure funding for transportation another five months while Congress works on a six- year reauthorization plan.

06/05/2002

Smith Praises Derailment Responders on House Floor U.S. Representative Nick Smith (R-MI) praised individuals Tuesday involved with the May 27th Canadian National Railroad derailment cleanup effort. The following are his comments, which gave he on the House floor during discussion on H.R. 4466, the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2002, which passed with a voice vote:

05/29/2002

Smith Says Potterville Residents Will Be Reimbursed U.S. Representative Nick Smith (R-MI) today spoke about the Eaton County train derailment. Smith said, "I have been in communication with the Canadian National Railroad (CN) and the Eaton County Sheriff’s office regarding residents’ safety."

06/14/2001

Smith Comments on I-73 Study Representative Nick Smith (R-MI) today encouraged Governor John Engler and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director, Gregory Rosine, to support more Michigan funds for improvements to US-127, south of Jackson, and US-223. In his letter to Governor Engler, Smith said, "I strongly urge you to include improvements for this project in the MDOT 5-year plan. The necessary planning and environmental studies should be completed promptly."

10/06/2000

Smith Announces Funds for W.K. Kellogg Airport and Calhoun County U.S. Rep. Nick Smith (R-Addison) announced today that important funding to relocate the control tower at the Battle Creek, W.K. Kellogg Airport, and implement an advance warning and information sign system at the I-69/I-94 intersection, was included in the annual Transportation Appropriations bill passed by the House earlier today.

06/06/2000

Funds Announced For Relocation of Air Tower at W.K. Kellogg Airport Today, Congressman Nick Smith (R-Addison) and Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) jointly announced a $3 million appropriation for the relocation of the air traffic control tower at the W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, MI.

03/15/2000

Area Airports to Get a Big Lift in "AIR-21" Bill "Republicans made it a priority this year to support regional airports hurt by deregulation in the airline industry. This important legislation will help rebuild America's aviation infrastructure and will mean greater passenger safety and fewer flight delays for Michigan travelers.