On Saturday, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement after the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is one of the most consequential investments in good-paying jobs in American history,” said Rep. Kaptur. “After decades of trickle-down economics and disastrous trade policies, we are finally investing in the workers who make and build what makes and builds America. By rebuilding our roads, bridges, and ports, expanding our transportation systems and broadband internet, and upgrading our water and energy infrastructure, we will unleash our region’s full potential, and secure a better future for our workers and families.” Funding Highlights
- $1 billion for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
- $9.2 billion for Ohio highways
- $483 million for Ohio bridges
- $1.2 billion for Ohio public transportation
- $140 million for Ohio electric vehicle chargers
- $100 million for Ohio broadband
- $1.4 billion for Ohio water infrastructure
- $253 million for Ohio airports National funding for which Ohio can apply
- $3.5 billion for weatherization
- $17 billion for ports
More information on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act funding can be found at kaptur.house.go