House Lays Out Multiyear Transportation Funding Plans in BUILD America 250

Congress’ proposed successor to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act outlines how federal infrastructure funding mechanisms and investment priorities may shift in the future.

Senators introduce bill to enforce Buy America compliance

The legislation follows an Office of Inspector General audit that found the FAA failed to include required Buy American-related clauses in contracts funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Cities must act now to secure remaining IIJA funds: NLC

Local governments should “maximize this moment” to strengthen resilience and climate readiness before the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expires, a National League of Cities legislative director said.

EPA, Energy Heads Lay Out Spending Plans With Major Cuts

Planned cuts include $15.2 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, $2.6 billion from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs and $1.1 billion from climate change-related research.

Water Infrastructure Experts Urge Senate to Reauthorize IIJA to Fund Major Upgrades

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee focused on infrastructure funding for rural communities, and ways to improve Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act water infrastructure provisions.