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This bill matters because it continues and expands a program aimed at fixing past infrastructure mistakes that harmed communities, often by building highways right through vibrant neighborhoods, isolating residents from jobs, schools, and essential services. If this bill becomes law, it means that billions of dollars will be available to undo some of that damage, making it easier and safer for people to move around, access opportunities, and foster more connected, equitable neighborhoods.
Without this bill, or if it doesn't pass, the existing program would expire, and these types of community-reconnecting projects would lose a significant source of federal funding. This would mean fewer opportunities for communities to address historical injustices, improve transportation access, and prevent displacement of residents when new development occurs, leaving many neighborhoods still struggling with the lasting effects of divisive infrastructure.
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This bill matters because it continues and expands a program aimed at fixing past infrastructure mistakes that harmed communities, often by building highways right through vibrant neighborhoods, isolating residents from jobs, schools, and essential services. If this bill becomes law, it means that billions of dollars will be available to undo some of that damage, making it easier and safer for people to move around, access opportunities, and foster more connected, equitable neighborhoods.
Without this bill, or if it doesn't pass, the existing program would expire, and these types of community-reconnecting projects would lose a significant source of federal funding. This would mean fewer opportunities for communities to address historical injustices, improve transportation access, and prevent displacement of residents when new development occurs, leaving many neighborhoods still struggling with the lasting effects of divisive infrastructure.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000,000,000 | REPAIR infrastructure program (total) | discretionary | 2027-2031 |
| 750,000,000 | REPAIR infrastructure program (planning grants) | discretionary | 2027-2031 |
| 2,250,000,000 | REPAIR infrastructure program (capital construction grants) | discretionary | 2027-2031 |