Improving Worker Safety in Infrastructure Projects: Nominee Testimony

Nominee Confirmation and Support

• 👏 Senator Boozman congratulates Sean McMaster on his nomination to lead the Federal Highway Administration, citing his past performance as staff director.
• 🤝 McMaster commits to ensuring the Little Rock District receives full support and resources for mission-critical projects, aligning with congressional intent and constituent interests.

Recreation Site Infrastructure and Funding

• 🏞️ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation sites host approximately 260 million visitors annually, vital for local economies.
• ⚠️ Many of these sites face aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance, leading to higher replacement costs.
• 💡 McMaster acknowledges the need for creative solutions, including public-private partnerships and reinvesting a percentage of generated fees locally, to address maintenance challenges.

Worker Safety in Work Zones

• 🚑 The U.S. experiences around 100,000 work zone crashes annually, resulting in 35,000 injuries and fatalities.
• 🎯 McMaster highlights worker safety as a critical issue for the Federal Highway Administration and commits to addressing it upon confirmation.
• 🛠️ He plans to get briefed on current challenges and data, and work with Congress to improve work zone safety nationwide.
• 👷‍♂️ Protecting critical workers building national infrastructure is a priority that requires continued effort.