What's in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal?
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a $1.2 trillion investment in the nation's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit, broadband internet, clean water, and power grids.
There are many people that may have heard about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, but don’t really know a summary of the new law’s details. Below is a quick “cheat sheet” on the recently enacted law.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a $1.2 trillion investment in the nation's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit, broadband internet, clean water, and power grids.
The legislation was passed by Congress on November 5, 2021, and signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in infrastructure in the United States since the Interstate Highway System was built in the 1950s.
The legislation is expected to create millions of jobs and boost the economy.
Here are some of the specific investments that are included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal:
$110 billion to repair and rebuild roads and bridges.
$65 billion to expand access to clean drinking water.
$65 billion to help ensure that every American has access to reliable high-speed internet.
$39 billion to modernize public transit.
$25 billion to upgrade airports.
$17 billion to improve port infrastructure.
$66 billion to invest in passenger rail.
$7.5 billion to build a national network of electric vehicle chargers.
$65 billion to upgrade the power grid.
$50 billion to protect against climate change and extreme weather events.
$1 billion to deliver the largest investment in tackling legacy pollution in American history.
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Biden Administration Proposes New National Electric Vehicle Charging Network Standards
On June 9th, the Biden Administration announced new steps to meet the Administration’s goal to build out the first-ever national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along America’s highways and in communities. This initiative is a part of the enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
On June 9th, the Biden Administration announced new steps to meet the Administration’s goal to build out the first-ever national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along America’s highways and in communities. This initiative is a part of the enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
In a proposed rulemaking, the Department of Transportation is “proposing to establish regulations setting minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and projects for the construction of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargers funded under title 23, United States Code. The standards and requirements proposed would apply to the installation, operation, or maintenance of EV charging infrastructure; the interoperability of EV charging infrastructure; traffic control device or on-premises signage acquired, installed, or operated in concert with EV charging infrastructure; data, including the format and schedule for the submission of such data; network connectivity of EV charging infrastructure; and information on publicly available EV charging infrastructure locations, pricing, real-time availability, and accessibility through mapping applications.”
Stakeholders in this emerging space should continue to monitor new regulations and plan strategies accordingly. If you need help, let us know.
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Biden Administration to Invest $3.1 Billion to Manufacture Electric Car Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced “$3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced “$3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families. The infrastructure investments will support the creation of new, retrofitted, and expanded commercial facilities as well as manufacturing demonstrations and battery recycling. DOE is also announcing a separate $60 million to support second-life applications for batteries once used to power EVs, as well as new processes for recycling materials back into the battery supply chain. Both funding opportunities are key components of the Administration’s whole-of-government supply chain strategy to strengthen America’s energy independence to reduce our reliance on competing nations and support the President’s goal to have electric vehicles make up half of all vehicles sales in America by 2030.”
Clean energy continues its push forward as the U.S. explores alternatives to fossil fuels. As the debate around climate change starts to take shape, many manufacturing companies have already started thinking about green energy as a next step in their evolution plans.
Lanton Law is a national boutique law and government affairs firm that closely monitors legislative, regulatory and legal developments for our clients. We help stakeholders understand what’s at issue so that we can help our valued clients achieve their priorities. Contact us to learn about how either our legal or lobbying services can help you attain your goals.