Infrastructure
The American Society of Civil Engineers gives the U.S.’s infrastructure a D+ rating.
America’s roads, rails, ports, and airports are aging, overcrowded, and increasingly outdated. For many cities, business essentials — like electric power, clean drinking water, and internet connectivity — are growing less reliable.
Moreover, federal funding isn’t just inadequate, it’s erratic. Congress used to work with governors on 10-year highway spending plans. This allowed states and local governments to take the long-term view that infrastructure programs require. For most of the past decade, Congress authorized highway funding in three- to nine-month increments, making long-term planning impracticable.
The good news? Mayors, governors and local business leaders are developing alternative financing models. They are also sharing “smart city” strategies that integrate technology into our infrastructure to improve efficiency and convenience.
Reports
Media
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Briefing: National security expert Evan McMullin on climate action and severe weather in Utah
Climate & Clean Energy, Infrastructure, ...
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Briefing: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on the Bipartisan Innovation Act
Access to Capital, Diversity & Inclusion, ...
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Briefing: Former IRS Commissioners on Shrinking the Tax Gap
Climate & Clean Energy, Diversity & Inclusion, ...
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Briefing: White House Council on Environmental Quality’s Policy Priorities
Climate & Clean Energy, Diversity & Inclusion, ...
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Briefing: Building our Energy Infrastructure Back Better
Climate & Clean Energy, Infrastructure
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Briefing: The American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan
Climate & Clean Energy, Diversity & Inclusion, ...
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Briefing: Building Our Infrastructure Back Better
Climate & Clean Energy, Future of Work, ...
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Briefing: White House on the American Jobs Plan
Climate & Clean Energy, Infrastructure, ...
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DO WE NEED TO BUILD A WALL?
Infrastructure
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Briefing: American Rescue Plan
Access to Capital, Diversity & Inclusion, ...
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Briefing: Ben Harris on Jobs & Investment in the Heartland
Infrastructure, Small Business, ...
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Briefing: Biden’s National Rural Engagement Director Will McIntee on Agriculture and Sustainable Infrastructure
Climate & Clean Energy, Infrastructure, ...
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ANSWERING AMERICA: DO WE NEED TO BUILD A WALL?
Answering America, Infrastructure
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