
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, along with U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.), have announced that Maryland will receive $31,933,577 in federal funding aimed at advancing the use of low carbon materials in federally funded construction projects across the state. This initiative will contribute to lowering pollution levels while fostering the growth of America’s clean manufacturing sector.
“The Inflation Reduction Act is the single largest investment we've made in fighting the climate crisis – and it is powering projects like these that will help reduce emissions, support the growing low carbon construction material market, create jobs, and build a better, healthier future for our communities,” said the lawmakers.
“Having a world-class transportation system includes using and investing in materials that are better for the environment and create green jobs. This is another example of MDOT leading the way to reduce carbon emissions and support the state’s climate goals,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “Thank you to Maryland’s fantastic federal delegation for helping secure this grant.”
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) Program, which the delegation successfully advocated for and secured $2 billion for under the Inflation Reduction Act.