{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://trott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-trott-s-statement-highway-funding-legislation", "Rep. Trotts Statement on Highway Funding Legislation", "2015-12-03", "2015", "2015-12", "Republican", "House", "MI", "Dave Trott", "T000475", "trott.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC: U.S. Representative Dave Trott (MI-11) today released the following statement after voting in support of legislation to fund Americas transportation system:\nAfter many short-term extensions, its positive to see a bipartisan, longer-term plan to address the transportation needs of Southeast Michigan and our nation. A strong and secure transportation network is critical to Southeast Michigans economy and vital for families and small businesses in our area. Given Michigans unique transportation needs, Im hopeful that President Obama will sign this important legislation into law.\nThe legislation, supported by Rep. Trott, will provide a five-year surface transportation reauthorization of federal highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier safety, hazardous materials, and passenger rail programs. The bill reforms and strengthens transportation programs, provides long-term certainty and more flexibility for states and local governments, streamlines project approval processes,and maintains a strong commitment to safety.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://trott.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-trott-s-statement-highway-funding-legislation"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7084128446877003, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}