WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 3, Congress passed a continuing resolution providing short-term appropriations for federal agencies to keep operating through February 18, 2022. Following the bill’s passage, National League of Cities (NLC) CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony issued the following statement:
“We are glad the Senate and House voted to prevent a government shutdown, which could have held up recovery efforts in communities across the nation. As cities, towns, and villages continue to rebuild and recover, we are thankful for the support of Congress through historic investments in infrastructure and critical aid provided by the American Rescue Plan Act.
We urge Congress to continue to invest in communities by passing the Build Back Better Act, which would provide key workforce development funding needed to ensure we have enough trained workers ready to complete the long-overdue list of infrastructure projects facing our nation.”
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The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people across the country. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions. Stay connected with NLC on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.