Cruz Celebrates New Law to Expedite Southern Border Bridge Projects
• Cruz hails bipartisan win as law signed to cut red tape and speed up approval for international bridge projects along southern border • New law requires State Dept. to make bridge permit recommendation in 60 days, gives president another 60 days to approve/deny • Streamlines process by allowing presidential permit before full environmental review rather than only after • Has immediate impact on multiple bridge construction and expansion projects in south Texas • Cruz argues it's good for jobs, economy, environment; touts bipartisan effort with lawmakers like Rep. Cuellar (D-TX)