Georgia Democrats Vote to Advance President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in Congress

Today, Georgia’s six congressional Democrats voted to advance President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill — the largest long-term investment in America’s infrastructure and global competitiveness in nearly a century. Following the vote, Rhyan Lake, spokeswoman for the Democratic Party of Georgia, released the following statement:

“After years of talk from Republicans about infrastructure, President Biden and Georgia Democrats are actually getting the job done and delivering critical investments in Georgia’s core infrastructure. Today’s vote shows that the President is delivering on his promise to bring people together and build back better with an infrastructure bill that will create thousands of good-paying union jobs in the Peach State. These once-in-a-generation investments will upgrade our roads and bridges, ports and waterways, railroads, the electrical grid, broadband, and more without costing a penny to Georgians earning under $400,000 — and Georgia Democrats are paving the way.”

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill makes critical investments in:

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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