Transportation
Our Work
America is a nation on the move. While our transportation system is a tremendous national asset, it is aging and slowing Americans down. A crumbling transportation system reduces productivity, undermines our ability to move products across the country and around the world, and increases congestion and air pollution. Investment in modernized transportation infrastructure will fuel economic growth, enhance our competitiveness, and lead to job creation.
Transportation Funding Details
Explainer
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $351 billion for highways over five years from the Highway Trust Fund and General Fund, with $307 billion provided as formula apportionments to states.
Upcoming Events
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Latest Content
- Apr 29, 2022U.S. Chamber Promotes John Drake to New Role Focusing on Transportation, Infrastructure and Supply Chain Issues
Drake will lead the Chamber’s advocacy on transportation, infrastructure, and supply chain issues before Congress, the administration, and other critical stakeholders.
- Mar 28, 2022Hill Letter on the Gas Prices Relief Act
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing S. 3609 and H.R. 6787, the "Gas Prices Relief Act." This letter would add the bills to the Legislative Leadership list for credit to Members who do not cosponsor.
- Feb 23, 2022U.S. Chamber Letter on H.R. 6151, "Highway Accident Fairness Act"
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting H.R. 6151, "Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021." This letter places the bill on the Legislative Leadership list for cosponsorship credit.
- Nov 05, 2021U.S. Chamber Applauds Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Continues to Oppose Reconciliation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
- Nov 05, 2021Chamber Calls for Immediate Vote on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today urging immediate consideration of the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
- Oct 28, 2021Statement on Possible Infrastructure Vote and Reconciliation "Framework"
U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the following statement today regarding the bipartisan infrastructure bill and reconciliation bill.
- Oct 01, 2021U.S. Chamber Statement on House Failure to Vote on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
U.S. Chamber Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill:
