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November 16, 2021 - WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after President Biden signed into law, H.R. 3684 – The Infrastructure jim costa congressman california 16th districtInvestment and Jobs Act, a once-in-a-generation investment to rebuild our nation’s water, road, transit, and broadband systems, grow our economy, and create good-paying jobs.    

“Today marks a new beginning for our nation. This  transformative  bill secures  millions  for San Joaquin Valley  water  systems, roads,  ports,  broadband, public transit, and high-speed rail – critical investments  that will improve our quality of life and safeguard our economy. We no longer have to live off the investments of our grandparents. These investments will make a difference in every community in the Valley.” 

The  Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act  invests  $1 trillion to fix our nation’s infrastructure while creating  over 2 million jobs  over  the next decade.  California and the San Joaquin Valley will benefit significantly from this bill.   

Specifically,  over five years  it will: 

Repair Water Infrastructure 

  • $1.15 billion to improve water storage in California and the San Joaquin Valley, which could benefit B.F. Sisk Dam, Sites Reservoir, Los Vaqueros Reservoir and Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir expansions 

  • $3.2 billion to repair aging water infrastructure projects in California 

  • $3.5 billion to improve drinking water infrastructure in California 

  • $1 billion for rural water projects 

  • $500 million to repair aging dams and ensure safety, for projects like B.F. Sisk Dam/San Luis Reservoir   

  • $400 million for WaterSMART program grants for California water districts and farmers 

  • Funding to address drought, which includes: 

  • $1 billion to revitalize water recycling projects, which can expand water supplies  

  • $980 million to environmental programs in the West  

  • $250 million to bolster desalination water projects 

Improve Public Transportation  

  • $25.3 billion  for  California  highways,  such as  99 and  41;  

  • $7.5 billion for clean school buses across the country, which can help improve Valley air quality 

  • $9.45 billion  to improve  California  public transportation options, including high-speed rail, Amtrak, and ACE Train.  

  • $4.2 billion  for bridge replacement and repairs;  

  • $1.5 billion  to  improve California  airports;   

  • $17 billion  to improve ports  nationwide. 

Strengthen Energy Infrastructure  

  • $65 billion to improve and modernize transmission lines 

  • $5 billion to establish a nation-wide electric vehicle network  

  • $2.5 billion for federal grants to enhance electric vehicle charging, hydrogen fuel, or other low-emission vehicle refueling stations 

Combatting Wildfires 

  • $84 million to protect California against wildfires and other extreme weather events  

  • 3.5 billion weatherization assistance programs to help homeowners 

  • $3.3. billion for wildfire risk reduction 

  • $5 billion for utilities and grid operators to install fire-resistant technologies 

  • $2 billion to improve forest management in both private and public lands  

  • $600 million to hire, train and retain firefighters in California  

Strengthen our National Security 

  • $40 million  to protect against cyberattacks 

  • $100 million  to expand broadband access in California 

This bill is fully paid for by ensuring corporations and millionaires pay their fair share, strengthening tax enforcement, and utilizing remaining funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. 

A fact sheet on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can be found here.   
 
A fact sheet on investment for California can be found here.   
Source: Congressman Jim Costa