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Nov 15, 2024

What you need to know: Nearly $62 billion from the Biden-Harris Administration's landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has jumpstarted thousands of critical infrastructure projects across California since 2021.

SACRAMENTO - Safer roads and bridges. Clean and safe drinking water. More public transit. Upgraded airports and shipping ports. Increased climate resiliency and conservation. Cleaner energy.

In just the last three years since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was passed and signed into law by President Biden, California has received more than $61.5 billion in funding for projects that are transforming the state's infrastructure for the better. On top of that, the Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act has funded $3 billion in projects helping to build the state.

The impacts of the landmark infrastructure law on California can't be overstated. It is the single-largest investment in infrastructure in the state since the 1980s and is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to advance California's world-leading climate action.

The funding is part of Governor Gavin Newsom's build more, faster infrastructure agenda. Find projects in your community at build.ca.gov.

Whether it's high-speed rail in Fresno, broadband in the Bay Area or wildlife crossings in Los Angeles, construction is happening everywhere you look in California. We're in the middle of a Biden-Harris infrastructure boom, and we're just now starting to see the results of billions of dollars in federal and state investment.

With thousands of jobs created and countless projects critical to the Golden State's future, California will make sure to finish the job of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law so that all Californians continue reaping the benefits.

Governor Gavin Newsom

Earlier this week, Governor Newsom was in Washington, D.C. where he met with President Biden, Administration leadership and officials, as well as California's Congressional leaders. The Governor focused on efforts to continue key state and federal partnerships to best deliver for nearly 40 million Californians - discussing key initiatives including infrastructure investments.

Here's a breakdown of the $61.5 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding provided to California:

• Airports, ports and waterways: $2.8 billion
• Broadband: $4 billion
• Energy efficiency and clean energy: $1.4 billion
• Public transit: $22 billion
• Road and bridges: $24.4 billion
• Water, climate and environment: $6.9 billion

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