Senate Hearing: Implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
This hearing tracks the progress of over $350 billion in federal highway funding, which directly impacts the speed and scope of road, bridge, and water infrastructure projects managed by state and local transportation departments.
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State Departments of Transportation
These agencies receive federal formula funding and are responsible for executing highway and bridge construction projects.
Local Governments
Local entities are eligible for competitive grant programs and manage local infrastructure priorities.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides over $350 billion for national highway programs.
- Formula funding for states increased by 34% under the new law.
- The law includes increased funding for competitive grant programs for state and local governments.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for issuing guidance to help states navigate the new funding programs.
- State and local agencies are responsible for prioritizing and selecting specific infrastructure projects based on local needs.
- The committee previously reported the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act and the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act as foundations for the law.
- The hearing took place on September 21, 2022, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding is available for highway programs under the new law?
Who decides which local infrastructure projects get funded?
Why It Matters
This hearing tracks the progress of over $350 billion in federal highway funding, which directly impacts the speed and scope of road, bridge, and water infrastructure projects managed by state and local transportation departments.
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Increased reliance on formula funding
The law represents a significant shift by increasing formula-based funding to states by 34%, reducing reliance on purely competitive grants.
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