It has officially been a full year since President Joe Biden first signed the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIL) into law – so how has Pennsylvania benefited?



According to a Nov. release from the White House, $7.9 billion in infrastructure funding has been announced for Pennsylvania and already has been allocated for over 150 specified projects across the commonwealth.

Roads & Bridges:

So far, $5.2 billion in funding has been announced for Pennsylvania roads, bridges, roadway safety, and other major projects, according to the White House. $4.4 billion is being utilized for highway formula funding and $707 million for bridges in 2022-2023.

Additionally, Pennsylvania has received $36 million through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) as well as $20 million through Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program.

Internet:

Pennsylvania is set to receive at least $100 million to improve high speed internet accessibility and coverage across the state, according to the White House. So far, approximately 21% of Pennsylvanians do not have an internet subscription. It is also estimated that up to 1,957,000 Pennsylvanians would qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which according to the White House, cuts monthly internet bills by up to $30 a month as well as providing a one-time discount of $100 off for a connected device. Thus far, 505,000 households in Pennsylvania are enrolled in the ACP.