$1.2T Senate Infrastructure Bill Includes Billions For Washington
SEATTLE — A $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that passed the Senate with bipartisan support this week could bring billions in federal aid to Washington, pending final approval in the House. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell both released statements after the bill's passage and highlighted some of the major areas of investment for Washington.
"This bill represents a historic generational investment in our infrastructure—it will be the single largest investment in bridge repair since we built the interstate highway system, and the largest investment in public transit and clean energy transmission in history," Murray said. "Washington state families will see the direct benefits of these investments: our kids will breathe clean air to and from school, rural communities will finally have access to reliable high-speed internet, and we are going to put folks from every part of the state to work with good-paying jobs by building out our infrastructure—repairing our bridges, building electric vehicle charging stations, replacing lead pipes, and everything in between."
Here are some of the highlights for Washington identified by Murray and Cantwell:
Roads: $110 billion for repairing and rebuilding roads, bridges, and major projects. Based on formula funding alone, Washington state would expect to receive $4.7 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs, and be eligible for additional funds as well.
Bridges: $40 billion for bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, which is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Washington state would expect to receive $605 million for bridge replacement and repairs, and be eligible for additional funds as well.
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