Garamendi Announces $4.8 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to California

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that California will receive $4.8 billion in new federal funding under the Infrastructure and Jobs Act to create good-paying jobs for Californians improving roads and bridges across the state. This is the first round of funding under the five years of federal investment in California highways authorized by this new law.

"With this new funding from the new infrastructure law, we're putting Californians to work rebuilding roads and bridges in communities across the state," said Garamendi. "These federal dollars represent a strong first step toward strengthening our state's essential infrastructure – and with them, we'll cut down commute times, help small businesses get goods to market, and keep travelers safe on our roads."

The historic and bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Biden on November 15th, secured new federal funding for highway and bridge repair for communities across the nation. The funds, administered by the Federal-aid Highway Program, can be used for the construction, reconstruction, or improvement.

The American Society of Civil Engineers gave California a C- grade on its Infrastructure Report Card, finding many deficiencies that require immediate attention. With this funding – and more to come – the Infrastructure and Jobs Act will create good-paying union jobs strengthening this crippled infrastructure.

"Thanks to the bold leadership of President Biden and House Democrats, we are already seeing the tangible impact of the new infrastructure law in communities across California. I was pleased to vote for this historic legislation – which will make a tremendous difference in the lives of Californians – and I look forward to seeing more federal funding flow into our communities," Garamendi concluded.