… NOT DOING WHAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF TENNESSEE…
Based on formula funding alone, Tennessee would expect to receive $5.8 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $302 million for bridge replacement and repairs over five years.
The state can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.
Electric vehicles
Under the new bill, Tennessee would expect to receive $88 million over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state.
Public transportation
Based on formula funding alone, Tennessee would expect to receive $633 million over five years to improve public transportation options across the state.
Broadband coverage
Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Tennessee will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state.
-https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2021/08/11/how-infrastructure-bill-expected-impact-tennessee/5565768001/
Republicans voting for the bill:
- Roy Blunt, R-Mo.
- Richard Burr, R-N.C.
- Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.
- Bill Cassidy, R-La.
- Susan Collins, R-Maine
- Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.
- Mike Crapo, R-Idaho
- Deb Fischer, R-Neb.
- Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
- Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa
- John Hoeven, R-N.D.
- Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
- Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska
- Rob Portman, R-Ohio
- James E. Risch, R-Idaho
- Mitt Romney, R-Utah
- Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska
- Thom Tillis, R-N.C.
- Roger F. Wicker, R-Miss.
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