Friends,

This weekend marks the six month anniversary of the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law. For the last 40 years, Congress has tried to get a federal infrastructure law done – yet it always hit roadblocks. Last summer, I joined a small bipartisan group of senators and worked to craft a bill that would deliver real results. We carefully negotiated all through the summer. It wasn’t easy. But last November, we finally got it across the finish line and signed into law.

I’m proud of this law not just because it was a historic achievement, but also because it will bring high-impact, lasting improvements to Virginia infrastructure. We’re matching your needs with targeted funding to actually solve problems. Here are some details about the money that is coming to Virginia:

Because there are 530 bridges in Virginia in poor condition, we’re getting $578 million to strengthen and protect them. Roads all across the Commonwealth – from interstates like I-81 and I-95 to smaller rural highways – are also getting targeted investments to improve quality and safety.

It’s clear that broadband is an absolute necessity – that’s why I personally secured provisions not only to extend broadband to more communities, but also to create a benefit to make it more affordable. 23% of Virginians are eligible, and you might be among them. Learn more here.

Our airports aren’t in great shape these days, so we’re getting a $400 million investment to make improvements all over the Commonwealth and make travel smoother for employees and passengers. (And if you’re interested in air travel, it’s also worth noting that we just convinced Boeing they should move their HQ to Virginia!)

Ports are key for our economy and our national security – so we secured money for critical upgrades and resiliency to natural disasters.

Public transit is key to getting Virginians where they need to go affordably and quickly – but too many places either don’t have any resources or what they already have isn’t functioning well. That’s why we secured a targeted investment in transit systems across the entire Commonwealth.

I could keep going, but I’ll keep it short and just say that there are tons of other investments, programs, and grants as part of this law that are going to be huge for Virginia. If you’re interested in learning more about what we’ve already secured, you can read more through my website here.

The law also created a number of competitive grant programs that are just starting to be announced. If you’re a school or college administrator, or a stakeholder for a local or tribal government, transit authority, or lab, you might be eligible to apply for competitive funding through this law. You can read more about those opportunities here.

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Sincerely,