The Rebuild Rural Coalition has forwarded correspondence to the Biden administration advocating efforts to address the needs of rural infrastructure in related legislative proposals.
The Rebuild Rural Coalition collectively represents domestic agricultural producers, rural businesses, rural communities, and rural families.
“Your plan to Build Back Better in Rural America rightly notes the crumbling state of our country’s infrastructure,” the organization wrote. “We have witnessed this deterioration first-hand – how it jeopardizes jobs, our agricultural competitiveness, and the health of rural families. As you are aware, past infrastructure initiatives often focused on urban and suburban infrastructure while not adequately addressing the unique needs. We ask that you address this as part of your administration’s comprehensive infrastructure renewal efforts.”
The Rebuild Rural Coalition maintains via the letter American agriculture feeds the world and creates millions of jobs for domestic workers. The nation’s ability to produce food and fiber and transport it efficiently worldwide is a critical factor in domestic competitiveness internationally.
“Infrastructure that supports rural communities and links them to global markets has helped make the U.S. the unquestioned leader in agricultural production,” the Rebuild Rural Coalition concluded. “Our deteriorating infrastructure threatens that leadership position. Transportation infrastructure improvement is the most obvious need in rural communities, but not
the only one.”
The organization indicated it is appreciative of the Build Back Better in Rural America plan, specifically roads and bridges, locks and dams, railroads, electrical and water systems, agricultural research at land grant universities, broadband, healthcare, and housing.