What's in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal?

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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