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This bill matters because it continues a crucial federal effort to address the legacy of past infrastructure decisions that often isolated communities and created barriers to opportunity. If this bill becomes law, it ensures that significant federal funding will be available for another five years to help cities and towns mend these divides, creating more connected, equitable, and resilient neighborhoods.
Without this bill, the current 'reconnecting communities program' would expire in 2026, cutting off a vital source of funding for projects aimed at improving mobility, economic access, and local quality of life. The updated selection criteria also mean that future projects will be evaluated more heavily on their ability to involve local residents, promote affordable living, and create sustainable economic benefits, addressing real issues like housing affordability and access to essential services that many Americans face today.
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This bill matters because it continues a crucial federal effort to address the legacy of past infrastructure decisions that often isolated communities and created barriers to opportunity. If this bill becomes law, it ensures that significant federal funding will be available for another five years to help cities and towns mend these divides, creating more connected, equitable, and resilient neighborhoods.
Without this bill, the current 'reconnecting communities program' would expire in 2026, cutting off a vital source of funding for projects aimed at improving mobility, economic access, and local quality of life. The updated selection criteria also mean that future projects will be evaluated more heavily on their ability to involve local residents, promote affordable living, and create sustainable economic benefits, addressing real issues like housing affordability and access to essential services that many Americans face today.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000,000,000 | Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient Infrastructure (REPAIR infrastructure) program | discretionary | Fiscal Years 2027-2031 (annually) |