$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Heads to President

Over $40 Billion in Transportation Funding for California in IIJA

<Corrected - IIJA Includes over $40 billion in Transportation Funding for California>

Nov 6, 2021

Late last night, The U.S. House of Representatives finally passed a once-in-a-generation infrastructure bill. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), if signed into law, includes $29.9 billion in highway funds and $10.3 billion in funds for California transit over the next five years.

According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, the infrastructure bill would increase funding in California by 42% in 2022. Nationwide, the IIJA would provide $450 billion in highway funding. 

"The passage of the IIJA by Congress is a historic moment for our members and the industry," said Emily Cohen, EVP, United Contractors. "Thank you to every member that made a call or sent an email to Congress. This is a huge win."

The IIJA passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a bipartisan 228-206 vote and now moves to the President for signature.

California Apportionments Under IIJA

Source: Data from Federal Highway Administration, Senate EPW Committee. Highway includes core highway funds, supplemental bridge formula funds, and EV charging station formula funds. Transit includes formula grant funds.

Contact: Emily Cohen, EVP via email or phone 925-855-7900