Thursday, January 23, 2025

FACT SHEET: Year Two of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021, is an historic achievement in investing in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. It is a landmark legislation that has had a transformative effect on farmers, ranchers, small businesses and communities all across the nation.

The U.S. has committed to a total of $2 trillion of investment in infrastructure over the next eight years, with the aim of modernizing existing infrastructure and building new infrastructure to meet the needs of the 21st century. This investment is expected to create millions of jobs, reduce congestion and pollution, and improve the quality of life for all Americans.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes infrastructure investments in roads, bridges, ports, airports, transit systems, and broadband networks. It also includes funding for projects such as water infrastructure, rural broadband, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. This investment is expected to create jobs, spur economic growth, and make the U.S. more competitive in the global economy.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law also provides funding for rural communities, which have traditionally been underserved when it comes to infrastructure. This includes funding for rural broadband, water infrastructure, and economic development. This funding is expected to create jobs, spur economic growth, and improve the quality of life for rural Americans.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law also includes funding for workforce development and infrastructure training, which is expected to help create jobs and provide training for those who need it. This funding is expected to help close the skills gap and ensure that the U.S. has a skilled and competitive workforce for the future.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expected to have a positive effect on the environment, as well. This includes investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. This investment is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help combat climate change.

In conclusion, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is an historic achievement in investing in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. It is expected to create millions of jobs, reduce congestion and pollution, and improve the quality of life for all Americans. It is also expected to help close the skills gap and ensure that the U.S. has a skilled and competitive workforce for the future. Furthermore, it is expected to have a positive effect on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping to combat climate change. This landmark legislation is sure to have a lasting impact on the lives and livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, small businesses and communities nationwide.

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