Emmer, Stauber Host Roundtable, Road Tour Alongside House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Graves in Monticello

MONTICELLO, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) for a roundtable discussion and a tour of the I-94 Gap Construction location in Monticello. They met with local leaders to discuss infrastructure priorities and community needs, many of which will be addressed by the U.S House of Representatives in the next Surface Transportation Reauthorization.

"Chairman Graves and Congressman Stauber are two of the biggest champions for American infrastructure in Congress. It's an honor to showcase Wright County's work with them," said Congressman Emmer. "The leaders in Wright County and the City of Monticello showed us the real need of ensuring we get the highway bill done and on time. We had a fruitful discussion and I look forward to working with Sam and Pete back in Washington to support safe, thriving, and expanding Minnesota communities."

"I appreciate Congressman Emmer and Congressman Stauber for hosting me in Minnesota to see the work they are doing to strengthen the region's infrastructure, and to meet with local officials and stakeholders to talk about the importance of the highway bill we are working on now in Congress that will invest billions of dollars in the state's and nation's roads, bridges, and other surface transportation infrastructure. This bill will be the most important highway bill in decades, will give states like Minnesota the flexibility they need to prioritize their most critical transportation needs, and will ensure we can build America's infrastructure with less red tape. This opportunity to discuss transportation needs with Minnesota leaders and infrastructure builders will help inform the work we are doing to pass the highway bill," said Chairman Sam Graves.

"Under the strong leadership of Chairman Graves and House Republicans, we are refocusing federal investment on traditional infrastructure projects like the roads, bridges, and highways that keep America moving. I was grateful for the opportunity to visit Minnesota's 6th District alongside Chairman Graves and Majority Whip Emmer to showcase the kinds of projects our surface transportation bill will deliver for hardworking communities across the country. I am especially looking forward to seeing these federal dollars return to Minnesota's Eighth District, where projects like Highway 8 need improvements to enhance safety and economic vitality. I appreciate the local leaders who joined us for this discussion; their insights will ensure this vital legislation meets the needs of the people we have the privilege to serve," said Congressman Stauber.

"Wright County is grateful to have Congressman Emmer, Chairman Graves, and Congressman Stauber in Monticello today for an important discussion about our local infrastructure and the needs of our community," said Wright County Administrator Greg Kryzer. "As Congress considers legislation to fund road projects across the nation, our county is thankful for the opportunity to share the progress of our current transportation projects and needs we have for additional improvements. Together we can make life better for Wright County residents and visitors one road at a time."

Background

The current Surface Transportation Reauthorization is set to expire on September 30, 2026. This five-year authorization is for federal surface transportation programs, including highways, transit, and safety programs. These multi-year programs give states the long-term certainty they need to plan and complete the surface transportation infrastructure projects their communities need.

For fiscal year 2026, Congressman Emmer secured $20.7 million of community project funding for road construction projects in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District. Additionally, he secured $6 million for I-94 in Fiscal Year 2023 and Fiscal Year 2024 through two community project funding requests.

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