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Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Passes House, Heads to President's Desk

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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes a vital investment in Michigan infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Senator Gary Peters, will make significant investments in roads and bridges, high-speed internet, elimination of lead service lines, electric vehicles, and the Great Lakes. Senator Peters, a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, praised the passage of the bill, stating that it will strengthen the economy and improve the way Michiganders move, live, and work.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $500 million in funding for Senator Gary Peters' bipartisan STORM Act to address shoreline erosion, flooding, and rising water levels in Michigan.
  • The bill provides $1 billion for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the largest amount of funding provided for the program to date.
  • Senator Peters held roundtable discussions with communities across Michigan to hear from local, business, and labor leaders on infrastructure needs and improvements.
  • The bill makes significant investments in roads and bridges, high-speed internet, elimination of lead service lines, and electric vehicles.
  • The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is expected to create good-paying jobs and improve Michigan's economy.

Statistics:

  • $500 million in funding for the STORM Act to address shoreline erosion, flooding, and rising water levels in Michigan.
  • $1 billion in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
  • The bill includes $8 billion in funding for roads and bridges in Michigan.
  • $2.7 billion in funding for high-speed internet expansion in Michigan.
  • The bill includes $10 billion in funding for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Sources:

  • "Peters Secured Support for STORM Act to Address Shoreline Erosion, Flooding, Rising Water Levels that will Soon Become Law" by Michigan Senator Gary C. Peters.
  • U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
  • U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) press release.

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