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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