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The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay after the House voted to approve a historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal which will invest more than 550 billion in U.S. infrastructure over the next five years. The legislation now heads to the White House for President Bidens signature.Retailers rely on the American infrastructure system to move billions of dollars worth of merchandise to communities across the country and around the globe every day. A healthy and efficient transportation system is vital to the success of thousands of retail businesses. This substantial influx of investment in our roads ports bridges and other core infrastructure will further enable businesses to meet burgeoning consumer demand and promote economic growth. The prioritization of our nations fundamental transportation network will mitigate many of the supply chain challenges businesses are experiencing today and will pave the way for a 21st century infrastructure system that can withstand future disruptions.
