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Penny Plan: Infrastructure Spending Limits and Budget Control

This act sets new budget spending limits, including specific caps for infrastructure investments. The goal is to better manage public funds allocated for roads, bridges, airports, and other key projects. Citizens may experience the impact through potentially faster infrastructure development and more efficient use of public money.
Key points
Establishes new, separate spending limits for infrastructure projects like roads, railways, airports, and ports.
Specifies exact amounts that can be allocated for infrastructure in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
Affects how projects related to transportation, military, environment, and agriculture, deemed as infrastructure, are funded.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_232
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2021-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Penny Plan to Enhance Infrastructure Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_232.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes new, separate spending limits for infrastructure projects like roads, railways, airports, and ports.
  • Specifies exact amounts that can be allocated for infrastructure in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
  • Affects how projects related to transportation, military, environment, and agriculture, deemed as infrastructure, are funded.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Public Investments Transport Economy