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National Infrastructure Bank: Investments, Job Creation, and Regional Development

This act establishes a National Infrastructure Bank to finance major infrastructure projects across the U.S., including roads, bridges, water systems, and broadband internet. The goal is to create new jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve citizens' quality of life through modernizing critical infrastructure. The Bank will provide loans and guarantees, and support projects in disadvantaged communities.
Key points
A National Infrastructure Bank will be established to finance up to $5 trillion in projects without requiring new federal taxes or increasing deficits.
The Bank will support the construction and modernization of transportation, energy, environmental, telecommunications (broadband), and community development (e.g., schools, housing) infrastructure.
Investments are intended to create new jobs, particularly in areas with high unemployment and in disadvantaged communities.
Projects funded by the Bank must meet public benefit criteria, such as economic growth, improved air and water quality, energy savings, and poverty reduction.
The Bank will collaborate with regional planning groups to identify and prioritize infrastructure needs across the country.
All projects must comply with labor standards (Davis-Bacon Act), project labor agreements, civil rights laws, and "Buy America" provisions.
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Print number: 117_HR_3339
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-19