Infrastructure Investment: Federal Programs and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

This report examines federal infrastructure programs and the implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It describes funding allocations for highways, bridges, transit, rail, broadband, water systems, and clean energy infrastructure.

The report discusses the Highway Trust Fund financing structure, federal-aid highway program formulas, and public transit funding mechanisms. It analyzes the distribution of IIJA competitive grant programs and the progress of project delivery across various infrastructure categories.

Key policy issues include the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, permitting reform proposals to accelerate project delivery, Buy America requirements, broadband deployment in rural and underserved areas, and the role of infrastructure investment in climate resilience and economic competitiveness.