Democratic Party of Georgia Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Today, following the final House passage of President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement:

“Georgians sent President Biden to the White House to bring people together and deliver historic progress for our state, and today’s final passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal shows that he is delivering on his promise. This extraordinary package will create thousands of good-paying union jobs, make a long-overdue investment in Georgia’s broadband, stimulate our economy, and revitalize our state’s roads, bridges, and transportation — leaving no community in Georgia behind. Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, Senators Ossoff and Reverend Warnock, and Georgia House Democrats — and not a single Georgia Republican — millions of Georgia workers, small businesses, and families will see a new generation of economic growth and equity.”

Read more about Georgia’s big wins from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal below:

ROADS AND BRIDGES

• Based on formula funding alone, Georgia would expect to receive $8.9 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years.
• Georgia can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.
   

TRANSPORTATION

• Based on formula funding alone, Georgia would expect to receive $1.4 billion over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.
   

BROADBAND

• Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Georgia will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 649,000 Georgians who currently lack it. 
• 187,000 or 31% of people in Georgia will be eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access.
   

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

• Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Georgia would expect to receive $135 million over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state.
• Georgia will also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to EV charging in the bill.

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