How The Federal Infrastructure Bill Helps Connecticut

November 17, 2021

An overhaul of our country's infrastructure is long overdue. Climate change, neglect, and aging has taken its toll on our roads, bridges, and tunnels, among other items. 

After years of delay and months of negotiations, Congress finally  passed a new $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.

Below are some highlights of the legislation, including items which will provide direct assistance to Connecticut and our district.

Transportation
  •  $52.5 million for the installation of more electric vehicle charging stations
  •  $561 million to repair structurally deficient bridges
  •  $1.3 billion for improvements to modes of public transportation, such as buses and railways
  • $30 billion for enhancements to the Northeast Rail corridor, which will seek to make significant improvements to travel times

Digital Infrastructure

  • $100 million to ensure all Connecticut residents have access to affordable high-speed internet 
  • $1.9 billion for the U.S. as a whole to boost our cybersecurity defenses

The Environment and Climate Change

  • $79 million to help reduce our state's carbon footprint
  • $90 million to help protect our roads, railways, and airports from more extreme weather
  • $106 million for the protection of Long Island Sound and its ecosystem
  •  $1 billion for coastal resiliency projects, which are meant to protect our state's coast from rising sea levels and flooding brought on by climate change

Click here for a detailed breakdown of $5.38 billion in funding Connecticut will receive through this legislation.

I am extremely thankful to Connecticut's federal delegation for their tremendous work - they were able to  ensure that our state receives a significant portion of the funds allocated in this legislation.