FACT SHEET: Georgia Takes Home Huge Wins Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Yesterday, new numbers were released detailing a few of the specific funding allocations Georgia is expected to receive if the Senate passes President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. The historic bill will make life better for millions of Georgia residents, create a generation of good-paying union jobs, stimulate economic growth, and position the United States to win the 21st century.

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will be a game-changer for working Georgians,” Rhyan Lake, spokeswoman for the Democratic Party of Georgia, said. “These long-overdue investments will grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, enhance our competitiveness, and make our economy more sustainable, resilient, and just. That’s why an overwhelming majority of Georgians support this bill and the positive impacts it will have on the Peach State for generations to come. Now, both sides of the aisle in Washington must come together, pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, and get this done for the millions of Georgians who will benefit.”

Find more details on Georgia’s big takeaways 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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