Ensuring Fair Geographic Funding Distribution for Port Infrastructure.
This Act mandates that federal funds allocated for port and terminal development must be distributed equitably across all geographic regions of the United States under the Port Infrastructure Development Program. This change ensures that infrastructure projects are selected to spread investments broadly, rather than concentrating them in a few areas. The goal is to modernize critical trade and transport facilities, benefiting regions that might have been previously overlooked, potentially boosting local economies and logistics.
Key points
Mandate for equitable geographic distribution of federal funds under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP).
The requirement applies to both large port improvement projects and assistance for small inland river and coastal terminals.
Aims to boost local transportation infrastructure and job creation in regions that historically received fewer federal investments.
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