NRMCA Advocates for Full Funding of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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When the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was signed into law in November, the full benefits of the law required Congress to pass a full-year appropriation. In a win for the ready mixed concrete and construction industries, the IIJA authorized a 30% higher level of funding for state departments of transportation over FAST Act levels. However, this higher amount – representing nearly $9 billion in added funding – will not flow unless Congress directs it through an appropriations bill.
NRMCA and a broad coalition of business and construction industry groups that worked toward passage of the IIJA sent a letter to Congress last week underscoring the importance of appropriations language unlocking the full benefit of the bipartisan infrastructure bill. In addition, NRMCA and NSSGA have conducted joint meetings with House and Senate Appropriations staff to ensure the industry’s voice is heard on this issue.
A White House official spoke last week to the importance of a full-year appropriation to Department of Transportation staffing and implementing IIJA programs. Congressional staff are working on appropriations language ahead of the February 18 government spending deadline. NRMCA will continue to advocate for this critically important policy.
For more information, contact Andrew Tyrrell at atyrrell@nrmca.org.
