NACo testifies in front of Congress on rural road safety

Key Takeaways

On February 12, Converse County, Wyo. Commissioner Jim Willox will be testifying on behalf of NACo before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit at a hearing titled “America Builds: A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety.” Before one of the largest subcommittees in the 119th Congress, Commissioner Willox will highlight the importance of our intergovernmental partnership with the federal government to enhance rural road safety across the nation. His testimony can be viewed here.

As Congress begins working on the 2026 surface transportation reauthorization, NACo will continue to engage with key legislators to ensure counties have opportunities to share their local expertise.

February 12 Hearing Livestream