Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Resources
AEM has led the charge in Washington, D.C. for comprehensive, federal investment in U.S. roads, highways, bridges, broadband networks, electric grids, water and wastewater systems, ports, and inland waterways for decades.
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. Known commonly as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF), this long awaited and historic investment of $1.2 trillion will not only help to address our nation’s core infrastructure needs by providing substantial financial resources to states, but also create nearly 500,000 new manufacturing jobs over the next three years, including more than 100,000 high-skilled, family-sustaining jobs in our industry.
Click the image to view a slide deck with more details.Implementation of the BIF includes a five-year reauthorization of surface transportation programs and an investment of $550 billion in new funding for road and bridge repairs, clean water, high speed broadband, public transportation, airports, and cyber security. Funds from the BIF will be made available and distributed through existing formula and competitive grant programs. Various federal grant programs have individual parameters and eligibility requirements.
AEM has collected quality resources, information, and updates about the implementation of the BIF. This site will frequently be updated as funding opportunities are announced, and the country sees this bipartisan legislation come to life.
The effort to upgrade and modernize our infrastructure is just beginning. The 2.8 million men and women of the equipment manufacturing industry are ready to get to work and ensure that this investment ushers in a new era of economic prosperity for all Americans. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contract kfoxwood@aem.org or chansell@aem.org.
IIJA Executive Branch Resources
- Announced Infrastructure Project Locations
- The White House’s Infrastructure Law Guide build.gov
- WH Bill Signing of HR 3684, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
- WH Comprehensive Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
- USDOT State by State Fact Sheets Highlighting Benefits of IIJA
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) IIJA Resources
- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) IIJA Resources
- Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) IIJA Resources
- USDOT Discretionary Grant Process FAQ/Roadmap
- WH OMB Memo on Build America, Buy America in IIJA – 12/20/2021
- Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Technical Assistance Guide
- Bridge Investment Program by Federal Highway Administration
- Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan FAQs for New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Requirements
- Biden Administration Announces New PROTECT Formula Program
- Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Program
- Biden-Harris Administration Launches New Program to Help Communities Seek Infrastructure Projects
- Biden Administration Kicks off 2023 with BIL Implementation
News Articles and Research
- AEM Data on IIJA creating 100,000 Equipment Manufacturing Jobs
- National Association of Counties IIJA Overview
- AEM joins American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in sending a letter to congressional leaders underscoring the importance of passing to a spending agreement for FY 2022
- Brookings IIJA Resources
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook
- WH Fact Sheet: Administration Launches Talent Pipeline for Infrastructure Jobs
- Biden Administration Announces First-Ever Funding Program Dedicated to Reconnecting American Communities
- Applications for New Competitive Bridge Investment Program Now Available
- Guide for Equitable Workforce Development for Infrastructure Jobs
Funding Announcements
- Announced Infrastructure Funding
- President Biden and USDOT Announce $1.2 Billion for Highways in Rural Appalachia
- USDOT Announces Historic Bridge Investment Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
- NHTSA Announces $260 Million in Grants for Highway Safety Programs Made Possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
- FHWA Announces More Funding and Flexibility for Key Highway Safety Programs under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
- President Biden and USDOT Announce Historic New Funding to Strengthen Port Infrastructure and Supply Chain Resiliency
- USDOT Announces New Funding for America's Marine Highway Program to Strengthen Supply Chains
- President Biden, U.S. DOT Announce $2.9B of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Major Infrastructure Projects of Regional or National Significance
- President Biden & Secretary Buttigieg Announce $1 Billion for Local Communities
- Biden Announces Infrastructure Funding to Make Rail Stations Accessible for All
- Biden-Harris Administration Launch $10.5b Investment in U.S. Electric Grid
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2 Billion to Finance Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces $703 Million to Improve Port Infrastructure, Strengthen National Supply Chains, Lower Costs
- BIL-Funded Infrastructure Projects