On behalf of the 400 members of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, I am writing to share our strong opposition to policies that would diminish revenue sources used to fund the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). Specifically, we call on Congress to reject S. 3609, which would suspend collection of the $00.184 -per-gallon federal user fee on gasoline. This funding is critical to support infrastructure projects which greatly benefit American families and businesses. NSSGA represents aggregates producers and those who manufacture equipment and services that support the construction industry. It is no secret the method for funding our federal highway trust fund (HTF) is in dire need of reform. Our user-fee system is not keeping pace with the demand for new infrastructure and Congress has had to approve almost $300 billion in general fund transfers over the last two decades to keep the HTF solvent. For years, NSSGA has called upon Congress to address the growing solvency issues and ensure common sense, sustainable measures are in place to fund critical infrastructure projects to keep our country moving.