Senator Biaggi's Week in Review: 11/8/21-11/12/21

 

Dear Community,

Last week, Congress passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness. The bill will serve to rebuild our roads, bridges, and railroads, deliver clean water to all American families, tackle the climate crisis, ensure every American has access to high-speed internet, improve transportation options, and invest in our communities. The legislation also seeks to create good-paying union jobs and grow our economy. Visit here for more information on the legislation. 

The bill would bring billions of dollars to New York, allowing for important mass transit and infrastructure improvements. According to the White House, New York is expected to receive:

• $11.6 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $1.9 billion for bridge replacement and repairs over five years.
• $9.8 billion over five years to improve public transportation options across the state.
• $175 million over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state. 
• $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 186,754 New Yorkers who currently lack it. 
• $34 million over five years to protect against wildfires and $28 million to protect against cyberattacks. New Yorkers will also benefit from the bill’s historic $3.5 billion national investment in weatherization which will reduce energy costs for families. 
• $2.6 billion over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state and ensure that clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities.
• $685 million for infrastructure development for airports over five years.

Over the coming weeks, we expect to receive additional data and information on the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act here in New York. This historic investment will improve the lives of millions of New York residents and create a generation of good-paying union jobs and economic growth. I look forward to the much needed improvements that this funding will bring to our state, and am grateful to our Congressional delegation for advocating for the best interests of New Yorkers. 

With Gratitude,

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi