Counties Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Error message
In order to filter by the "in queue" property, you need to add the Entityqueue: Queue relationship.-
Press ReleaseNACo praised the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure package by the U.S. Senate. The bill includes a five-year surface transportation reauthorization and invests in other infrastructure, including water, stormwater and broadband projects.Counties Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure BillAugust 10, 2021August 10, 2021, 10:30 am
-
Document
Counties Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) praised the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure package by the U.S. Senate. The bill includes a five-year surface transportation reauthorization and invests in other infrastructure, including water, stormwater and broadband projects.
The bill also includes an increase to the off-system bridge set-aside, which supports bridges that are not part of the federal-aid highway system, as well as a three-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools program.
NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:
Counties applaud the U.S. Senate for passing this much-needed infrastructure bill, which will help rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and our economy. We appreciate our Senate champions who developed this comprehensive bipartisan legislation that invests in locally owned infrastructure and preserves local decision-making.
“Counties play a major role in maintaining critical infrastructure. We own 44 percent of the nation’s road miles and nearly 40 percent of all bridges. We are also involved in the vast majority of public transportation systems and a third of all public airports. Beyond transportation, counties are responsible for the operation of local water systems and ensuring the safety and resiliency of our communities.
“Counties own nearly two-thirds of off-system bridges and thank lawmakers for the much-needed investments in these important local connections. We welcome increases to flexible grant programs, the creation of a new bridge investment program and meaningful commitments to transportation safety. Additionally, raising the cap on Private Activity Bonds will facilitate the construction of infrastructure projects that will enhance the quality of life for many residents.
“We are also pleased to see historic investments in high-speed internet, as counties advance efforts to expand access to affordable broadband in every corner of the country.
“We commend senators for including a three-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools revenue-sharing program, which compensates approximately 700 counties and school districts for declining federal timber harvests.
“We call on the U.S. House to quickly pass the infrastructure bill. America’s counties are ready to work with our bipartisan congressional partners and the Biden-Harris administration to strengthen our infrastructure and our economy.”
Read NACo’s executive summary of the infrastructure bill here. See the latest federal transportation and infrastructure policy proposals impacting counties here. Learn more about NACo’s transportation and infrastructure priorities here.
NACo praised the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure package by the U.S. Senate. The bill includes a five-year surface transportation reauthorization and invests in other infrastructure, including water, stormwater and broadband projects.2021-08-10Press Release2021-08-10
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Counties (NACo) praised the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure package by the U.S. Senate. The bill includes a five-year surface transportation reauthorization and invests in other infrastructure, including water, stormwater and broadband projects.
The bill also includes an increase to the off-system bridge set-aside, which supports bridges that are not part of the federal-aid highway system, as well as a three-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools program.
NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:
Counties applaud the U.S. Senate for passing this much-needed infrastructure bill, which will help rebuild our nation’s infrastructure and our economy. We appreciate our Senate champions who developed this comprehensive bipartisan legislation that invests in locally owned infrastructure and preserves local decision-making.
“Counties play a major role in maintaining critical infrastructure. We own 44 percent of the nation’s road miles and nearly 40 percent of all bridges. We are also involved in the vast majority of public transportation systems and a third of all public airports. Beyond transportation, counties are responsible for the operation of local water systems and ensuring the safety and resiliency of our communities.
“Counties own nearly two-thirds of off-system bridges and thank lawmakers for the much-needed investments in these important local connections. We welcome increases to flexible grant programs, the creation of a new bridge investment program and meaningful commitments to transportation safety. Additionally, raising the cap on Private Activity Bonds will facilitate the construction of infrastructure projects that will enhance the quality of life for many residents.
“We are also pleased to see historic investments in high-speed internet, as counties advance efforts to expand access to affordable broadband in every corner of the country.
“We commend senators for including a three-year extension of the Secure Rural Schools revenue-sharing program, which compensates approximately 700 counties and school districts for declining federal timber harvests.
“We call on the U.S. House to quickly pass the infrastructure bill. America’s counties are ready to work with our bipartisan congressional partners and the Biden-Harris administration to strengthen our infrastructure and our economy.”
Read NACo’s executive summary of the infrastructure bill here. See the latest federal transportation and infrastructure policy proposals impacting counties here. Learn more about NACo’s transportation and infrastructure priorities here.
StandardPress Contact
-
Director of Strategic Communications(202) 942-4278
-
Blog
President Biden Enacts Congressional Legislation Averting a National Rail Strike
On December 2, President Biden signed into law federal legislation narrowly preventing an impending rail labor strike set to officially take place on December 9. -
Blog
How municipalities can better manage snow events
Municipalities can now tap into the smart features of RUBICONSmartCity’s platform for an entirely new Public Works category: snow removal. Using Rubicon’s simple in-cab interface and desktop portal, users can set priority streets, view all snow removal vehicles at once, provide digital turn-by-turn directions to drivers, track route progress and completion, and ensure all streets get plowed. -
Video
Counties testify on the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Converse County, Wyo. Chairman Jim Willox testifies before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation & Infrastructure on the successes and challenges of implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. -
Blog
FHWA releases FY 2023 apportionments for federal-aid highway programs, Bridge Formula Program
On October 11, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration apportioned $53.54 billion in FY 2023 for nine federal-aid highway programs. -
Blog
USDOT announces funding for technical assistance, capacity building through new Thriving Communities Program
On October 6, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the availability of funding through the new Thriving Communities program. The program, which was established by the FY 2022 omnibus, will provide up to $25 million through USDOT for eligible entities, including counties, interested in offering and/or receiving technical assistance. -
Webinar
Ensuring Clean Water Access: How Recovery Funds Can Be Leveraged to Strengthen Resilient Communities
Oct. 26, 2022 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmJoin us to learn how counties across the country are using ARPA dollars to provide Americans with critical clean water and sewer system infrastructure through addressing decades of degradation, bolstering stormwater mitigation and fostering overall resilience in their communities.
Related News
-
County NewsTransportation, housing programs highlighted at LUCC business meetingDec. 12, 2022
-
County NewsLUCC members tour transportation, health centersDec. 12, 2022
-
BlogCounties directly eligible for $1.5 billion through U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2023 RAISE GrantsDec. 6, 2022
Related Resources
-
Reports & ToolkitsLegislative Analysis for Counties: The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023Jan. 17, 2023
-
Press ReleaseState And Local Government Associations Commend Congress For Infrastructure And Disaster FlexibilityJan. 9, 2023
-
Reports & ToolkitsPrimer for Counties: 2023 Farm Bill ReauthorizationJan. 5, 2023
Related Resources
-
County News
Transportation, housing programs highlighted at LUCC business meeting
U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and Erika Poethig, special assistant to the president for housing and urban policy, shared their expertise at the Large Urban County Caucus business meeting. -
County News
LUCC members tour transportation, health centers
Large Urban County Caucus members saw Will County, Ill.'s innovative projects that are in the works to increase convenience, efficiency and sustainability in transportation for the largest inland port in the country. -
Blog
Counties directly eligible for $1.5 billion through U.S. Department of Transportation FY 2023 RAISE Grants
On November 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the availability of $1.5 billion in competitive funding through the Office of the Secretary’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants.
-
Reports & Toolkits
Legislative Analysis for Counties: The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023
This analysis includes funding highlights for key programs impacting counties. -
Press Release
State And Local Government Associations Commend Congress For Infrastructure And Disaster Flexibility
With the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the seven leading organizations representing state and local governments at the federal level thank Congress for providing flexibility to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for purposes of infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, and disaster relief. -
Reports & Toolkits
Primer for Counties: 2023 Farm Bill Reauthorization
NACo's primer on the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization breaks down the process counties can expect this year, highlights key county priorities and explains how counties can access funds authorized through the Farm Bill.
Upcoming Events
-
2Feb2023Webinar
Reducing Jail Populations: Revisiting Technical Violations of Community Supervision to Decrease Jail Admissions and Length of Stay
Feb. 2, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm -
8Feb2023Webinar
Local Strategies for Reaching Families and Young Children Experiencing Homelessness
Feb. 8, 2023 , 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm -
11Feb2023
More From
-
Implementing Infrastructure Investments at the County Level: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (P.L. 117-58)
As intergovernmental partners, counties play a key role in ensuring the successful interpretation and implementation of the BIL
Learn More