Bourdeaux: Congress should act to safeguard U.S. supply chain

U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux, a Democrat from Georgia, talked about the infrastructure package that the U.S. House passed recently.

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As the Georgia economy and the U.S. economy looks to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic, a big problem is standing in the way — supplies. From microchips used to make cars, to the materials used to build houses and much more.

But is there anything Congress can do to help relieve the pressure?

Georgia’s 7th District U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux joined WABE’s “All Things Considered” Friday to discuss it. A few excerpts from the conversation: