MS HR17

Urges Congress to restore the Glass-Steagall Act provisions separating investment and commercial banking by passing HR 381 and S1709

Calls for creation of a National Infrastructure Bank with at least $1 trillion in federally insured credit dedicated to infrastructure and job creation

Advocates using federal credit to build high-speed rail networks, power generating systems, and water projects to protect Mississippi's coastline from hurricanes and flooding

Requests expansion of the space program including the Stennis Space Center, permanent Moon missions, and a crash program to develop fusion power

Cites concerns over $250 trillion in derivatives contracts held by federally insured banks and stagnant economic indicators including GDP growth of only 1-2% and productivity expansion of just 0.5% annually