Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - Detailed breakdown

Adds wildfires as a qualifying event for emergency relief funds and requires that repairs incorporate improvements to mitigate the risk of recurring damage from extreme weather and natural disasters.

Allows states to use up to 10% of their Highway Safety Improvement Program funds for specified safety projects, including public awareness campaigns and enforcement support.

Establishes a competitive grant pilot program for state and local governments to fund bollard installation projects designed to prevent pedestrian injuries and acts of terrorism.

Requires a study on the utility of incorporating bicycles into disaster preparedness and response plans for local communities.

Directs the Federal Highway Administration to develop a cybersecurity tool and designate a cyber coordinator to assist transportation authorities with cyber incidents.

Requires the development of a process for third-party verification of crash testing results for roadside safety hardware to ensure independence and accuracy.

Doubles the percentage of Tribal Transportation Program funds set aside for safety projects from 2 percent to 4 percent.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the railway-highway crossings program to determine its flexibility, effectiveness, and whether statutory changes are needed.

Requires the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a 3-year public portal to collect information on blocked highway-rail grade crossings to identify frequent and long-duration occurrences.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking to require passenger rail carriers to ensure adequate emergency lighting on rail cars in the event of a power loss.

Mandates the Secretary of Transportation conduct a comprehensive safety assessment of Amtrak's safety processes, procedures, and culture, and requires Amtrak to develop a corrective action plan.

Requires the Secretary to initiate regular audits of railroad training, qualification, and certification programs for locomotive engineers and conductors to ensure compliance and safety.

Requires host railroads to submit quarterly electronic reports to the Secretary of Transportation detailing the performance of their Positive Train Control (PTC) systems.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to amend regulations to subject all railroad mechanical employees to random and other forms of controlled substance testing.

Allows motor carrier safety assistance grants to be used for activities related to the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking involving commercial motor vehicles.

Establishes a grant program for states to immobilize or impound passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicles, such as buses, that are determined to be unsafe or fail inspection.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to determine the causes of and contributing factors to crashes involving commercial motor vehicles.

Requires the Secretary to solicit additional comments and potentially issue a final rule regarding state inspection programs for passenger-carrier vehicles to enhance safety.

Requires the Secretary to prescribe a safety standard mandating automatic emergency braking systems on new commercial motor vehicles and to regulate their use.

Directs the Secretary to strengthen safety standards for rear impact guards on trailers, research side underride guards, and establish an advisory committee on underride protection.

Requires research and potential rulemaking for limousine crashworthiness, including side impact protection, roof strength, and airbags, as well as safety features for emergency evacuation.

Mandates new federal safety standards for limousines, requiring the installation of seat belts and stronger seating systems, including for side-facing seats, within two years.

Authorizes states to use federal highway safety funds to purchase, operate, or maintain automated traffic enforcement systems, such as speed and red-light cameras, in designated school and work zones.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to carry out an education campaign to reduce the incidence of vehicular heatstroke of children left in passenger motor vehicles.

Establishes a grant program for States to develop and implement processes for informing vehicle owners of any open recalls at the time of registration.

Extends the authorization for high-visibility enforcement programs from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2026.

Creates a grant program for States to prevent death and injury from crashes involving vehicles striking other vehicles and individuals stopped at the roadside.

Amends the distracted driving grant program, creating new eligibility for States that prohibit handheld phone use while driving.

Expands impaired driving countermeasures and penalties for repeat offenders to include impairment by multiple substances, not just alcohol.

Requires revising the national crash data system to better track crashes involving personal vehicles like scooters and bikes, and to improve data on vulnerable road users.

Directs the Comptroller General to study the effectiveness of state laws requiring drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles and related public awareness campaigns.

Mandates reviews of illegal passing laws, safety technologies, and driver education materials, and requires a public safety messaging campaign to prevent illegal passing of school buses.

Requires the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking process to update federal safety standards for motor vehicle seat backs to better protect occupants in crashes.

Mandates a rule requiring vehicles with keyless ignitions to have an automatic shutoff system to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and a study on preventing vehicle rollaways.

Requires all new passenger vehicles to be equipped with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist systems.

Directs the Secretary to research driver monitoring systems to reduce distraction, disengagement, and misuse of advanced driver-assist systems, with potential for future rulemaking.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to cooperate with foreign governments and stakeholders to harmonize global vehicle regulations for improving motor vehicle safety.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule within two years to update vehicle headlamp standards, including allowing for adaptive driving beam headlamp systems.

Directs the Secretary to update the New Car Assessment Program to include ratings for advanced crash-avoidance and vulnerable road user safety technologies, and to create a 10-year roadmap for the program.

Requires the Secretary to seek public comment on updating motor vehicle hood and bumper standards to better protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule mandating that all new passenger motor vehicles be equipped with advanced technology to prevent drunk and impaired driving.

Mandates a rule requiring new passenger vehicles to be equipped with an alert system to remind drivers to check rear seats after the engine is turned off, preventing child heatstroke deaths.

Establishes an initiative to promote the use of data integration, visualization, and advanced analytics to improve surface transportation safety.

Establishes a grant program for nonprofit organizations to develop and provide hazardous materials response training for emergency responders, focusing on rail transport of flammable liquids.

Establishes a federal definition for 'assault on a transit worker' within U.S. transportation code to address violence against transit employees.

Requires large urban transit agencies to establish joint labor-management safety committees to approve agency safety plans and recommend risk-based mitigations.

Mandates large urban transit agencies to create risk reduction programs to reduce assaults on transit workers, including deploying mitigation infrastructure like operator barriers.

Requires transit agencies to report data on assaults on transit workers and fatalities resulting from bus impacts for inclusion in the National Transit Database.

Establishes a program to develop maturity models, provide technical assistance, and offer training to improve the physical and cybersecurity of electric utilities through public-private partnerships.

Establishes a voluntary program to test the cybersecurity of products and technologies intended for use in the energy sector, including the bulk-power system.

Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish incentive-based rate treatments to encourage public utility investment in advanced cybersecurity technology.

Authorizes the Secretary to require recipients of funding under this division to submit a cybersecurity plan demonstrating their cybersecurity maturity and plans for maintaining security.

Establishes a grant program for at-risk communities to develop wildfire protection plans and carry out projects described in those plans, with priority for low-income and high-risk areas.

Requires the EPA Administrator, with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, to develop a framework and plan to provide voluntary technical cybersecurity support to public water systems.

Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to declare a 'significant incident' and establishes a Cyber Response and Recovery Fund to assist federal and non-federal entities in responding to major cyberattacks.

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program to improve cybersecurity resilience.

Establishes a grant program within the Department of Homeland Security to help state, local, and tribal governments address cybersecurity risks and threats to their information systems.

Mandates that at least 10% of funds from specified programs be spent through small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and establishes uniform certification criteria.

Expands the definition of the Appalachian region to include new counties, adds broadband access support as a function, and establishes a regional energy hub initiative.

Allows vehicles operating at state weight limits on certain highways in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Kentucky to continue doing so after those segments are designated as part of the Interstate System.

Ensures over-the-road buses are charged tolls comparable to public transportation vehicles and requires public authorities to audit and report toll rates to the Secretary for public disclosure.

Expands eligibility for the TIFIA loan program to include transit-oriented development and airport-related projects, and creates an expedited application process for certain public agency borrowers.

Establishes a program to provide grants for pilot projects at the state, local, and regional levels to test the feasibility of road usage fees and other user-based alternative revenue mechanisms.

Requires the Secretary to repay credit risk premiums with interest for certain direct loans issued before the FAST Act once all obligations are satisfied.

Prohibits Amtrak from contracting out work normally performed by a union employee while that employee is on furlough, unless a specific agreement allows it.

Establishes domestic manufacturing and content requirements for new freight cars, prohibiting sensitive technology from countries of concern and limiting content from state-owned enterprises.

Establishes the 'Women of Trucking Advisory Board' to review and report on policies to recruit, retain, and advance women in the trucking industry.

Creates a task force to examine common truck leasing arrangements, identify inequitable terms, and assess their impact on driver compensation and vehicle safety.

Directs the Secretary to propose new rules for interstate household goods movers, including allowing virtual surveys for estimates and improving consumer disclosures.

Exempts drivers transporting livestock from certain hours-of-service regulations when operating within a 150 air-mile radius of the livestock's final destination.

Directs the Secretary to issue guidance clarifying the definitions of 'broker' and 'bona fide agents,' considering the role of technology and dispatch services in the freight industry.

Establishes a 3-year pilot program for up to 3,000 drivers under 21 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce under specific training, supervision, and safety technology requirements.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to contract with the Transportation Research Board for a study on how various driver compensation methods impact safety and driver retention.

Requires manufacturers to submit more frequent and longer-term reports on recall campaigns and mandates NHTSA to publish annual recall completion rates.

Updates the national plan to include strategies for reviving the travel and tourism industry post-COVID-19 and establishes a Chief Travel and Tourism Officer at the DOT.

Authorizes recipients of federal transportation grants to implement local, geographical, or economic hiring preferences for construction projects.

Requires all iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in projects funded by the CIFIA program to be produced in the United States, with certain exceptions.

Expands eligibility for the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing loan program to include medium and heavy-duty vehicles, trains, maritime vessels, aircraft, and hyperloop technology.

Makes projects that increase the domestically produced supply of critical minerals eligible for Title XVII innovative energy loan guarantees.

Mandates a study to estimate the total number of jobs lost and the impact on consumer energy costs resulting from the revocation of the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

Expands the Industrial Research and Assessment Centers program to include trade schools, community colleges, and union training programs to provide energy assessments.

Creates a grant program to help small and medium-sized manufacturers implement energy efficiency and waste reduction projects recommended by assessment centers.

Expands Department of Energy industrial research centers to include smart manufacturing technologies and provide technical assistance.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to increase access to high-performance computing at National Laboratories for small and medium manufacturers.

Authorizes competitive grants to States for programs supporting the implementation of smart manufacturing technologies.

Authorizes financial assistance, such as low-interest loans, to establish or improve sawmills and other wood-processing facilities near high-priority forest restoration areas to reduce project costs.

Mandates that laborers on construction projects funded by this division be paid prevailing wages as determined by the Secretary of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act.

Extends secure payments to states and counties containing Federal land through fiscal year 2023 and extends authorities for special projects and expending county funds.

Amends the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) to require a final rating opinion letter from only one rating agency instead of two for project financing.

Creates a program for the Department of Commerce to award grants to states, promoting digital equity, supporting digital inclusion, and building capacity for broadband adoption.

Establishes a competitive grant program to support various entities in their efforts to achieve digital equity, promote digital inclusion, and spur greater broadband adoption among covered populations.

Requires the Federal Communications Commission to create regulations for a consumer-friendly label for broadband services, disclosing prices, introductory rates, and other key information.

Requires the FCC to adopt rules within two years to facilitate equal access to broadband internet, preventing discrimination based on income level, race, ethnicity, color, religion, or national origin.

Creates a pilot program for the Secretary of Agriculture to partner with qualified institutions to study the benefits of using agricultural commodities in construction and consumer products.

Mandates that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in projects receiving federal financial assistance for infrastructure must be produced in the United States.

Allows federal agencies to waive the Buy America preference if it's against public interest, materials are unavailable, or costs increase by over 25%, requiring public justification and comment.

Directs the Department of Transportation to partner with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support domestic supply chains and ensure compliance with Buy America laws.

Amends the Buy American Act to require all manufacturing processes for iron and steel products, from melting to coating, to occur in the United States to be considered domestically produced.

Requires federal agencies to inform businesses in the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership of contracting opportunities and automatically enroll them in GSA Advantage!.

Requires a public report assessing the impact of U.S. free trade agreements and the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement on the operation of Buy American laws.

Requires federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts of at least 2 years for personal protective equipment (PPE) that is manufactured in the United States.

Extends the authority for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to collect various customs user fees through September 30, 2031.

Extends the stabilization period for interest rates used to calculate funding obligations for single-employer defined benefit pension plans through 2030.

Expands the definition of 'broker' to include those providing services for digital asset transfers and requires them to report transactions to the IRS, treating digital assets like securities for tax purposes.

Ends the Employee Retention Credit on October 1, 2021, instead of January 1, 2022, for most employers, though recovery startup businesses are exempt.

Permanently rescinds billions in unobligated funds from various COVID-19 relief programs, including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and Education Stabilization Fund.

Directs the FCC to auction electromagnetic spectrum in the 3.1-3.45 GHz band for shared federal and non-federal commercial use, with auctions to begin no earlier than November 30, 2024.

Establishes the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce to support the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses.

Establishes a program to create a national network of public-private partnerships that assist minority business enterprises with accessing capital, contracts, counseling, and facilitating growth.

Establishes requirements for MBDA Business Centers, including providing services to minority enterprises, forming strategic partnerships, and collaborating with other centers.

Requires MBDA Business Centers to match at least one-third of their federal financial assistance, with waivers available for substantial need. Matching funds can be cash, in-kind, or other federal funds.

Mandates the Under Secretary to conduct an annual government-business forum to review programs and problems related to capital formation for minority business enterprises.

Requires the Under Secretary to conduct a study and report to Congress on opportunities for providing alternative financing solutions to minority business enterprises.

Authorizes the Under Secretary to establish MBDA Rural Business Centers in partnership with minority-serving institutions to provide assistance to minority enterprises in rural areas.

Establishes a grant program for private nonprofit organizations that provide services to minority business enterprises to support their development, growth, or retention.

Mandates the establishment of a research plan to improve roadway design and develop safety countermeasures to minimize fatalities and injuries to pedestrians and cyclists.

Encourages states to develop voluntary 5-year "human capital plans" to address the personnel and workforce needs for delivering transportation and public infrastructure projects.

Requires the Secretary to study travel data and forecasts to develop best practices for states and MPOs, and to create a tool for evaluating transportation project impacts.

Establishes a pilot program for research on emerging technologies, including advanced manufacturing and the impacts of autonomous vehicles on pavement and infrastructure.

Directs the Secretary to establish a Center of Excellence to research the impacts of new mobility services and highly automated vehicles on land use, transportation, equity, and municipal budgets.

Establishes a pilot program allowing states, local governments, universities, and other entities to propose research projects addressing highway challenges and research needs.

Expands eligible activities for surface transportation workforce development to include pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and partnerships with various workforce organizations.

Establishes a national cooperative freight transportation research program, administered by the National Academy of Sciences, to improve freight movement efficiency and adapt to future trends.

Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to establish a center of excellence at a higher education institution to advance research and development in passenger and freight rail.

Establishes a grant program for States to include instruction on law enforcement practices during traffic stops in driver education and peace officer training.

Directs the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to expand research on connected vehicle-to-pedestrian technology to better protect bicyclists and other vulnerable road users.

Establishes a new agency within the Department of Transportation to support the development of advanced science and technology solutions for U.S. transportation infrastructure.

Establishes an advanced transportation research pilot program to fund unsolicited research proposals from state and local agencies, universities, and other organizations.

Establishes a workforce outreach program to raise awareness of transportation careers and mandates a study on workforce needs for intelligent transportation technologies.

Mandates that 5% of grants related to zero-emission vehicles be used for workforce development training, including registered apprenticeships, to address the impact of the transition on the current workforce.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to support research to advance critical minerals mining, recycling, and reclamation to improve domestic resources and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.

Establishes an advisory board to develop a strategy for the Department of Energy to support and develop a skilled energy workforce, focusing on industry needs, training, and underrepresented groups.

Creates a competitive grant program for states to train individuals to conduct energy audits of commercial and residential buildings.

Authorizes grants to higher education institutions to establish centers for training and identifying opportunities in energy-efficient building design and operation.

Establishes a grant program for nonprofit partnerships to provide classroom and on-the-job training for installing energy-efficient building technologies.

Establishes a competitive grant program for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements at public schools.

Directs the EPA Administrator to study existing and potential technologies to enhance drinking water treatment, monitoring, affordability, efficiency, and safety, including for cybersecurity.

Amends existing law to enhance recruitment, training, and retention programs for the water and wastewater utility workforce, and establishes a federal interagency working group.

Updates the Water Resources Research Act of 1984, including clarifying research activities, requiring compliance reports, and reauthorizing appropriations for fiscal years 2022 through 2025.

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize funding for groundwater research on enhanced aquifer use and recharge, supporting sole-source aquifers.

Establishes an interagency working group, led by the FCC and the Secretary of Labor, to develop recommendations addressing the workforce needs and safety of the telecommunications industry.

Authorizes the Under Secretary to award grants to minority-serving institutions of higher education to develop and implement entrepreneurship curricula.

Amends federal law to define 'resilience' and 'natural infrastructure', incorporating concepts of adapting to climate change and using natural processes in transportation projects.

Requires entities carrying out Federal Lands Transportation and Access Program projects to consider using locally adapted native plant materials and designs that minimize runoff and heat.

Expands eligibility for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program to include shared micromobility, zero-emission vehicles, and projects on locks, dams, and marine highways.

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants for projects that reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.

Creates a competitive grant program for projects aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species.

Mandates the Secretary of Transportation to study and report on methods to reduce collisions between motorists and wildlife, updating a 2008 report and manual.

Allows the Federal Highway Administration to prepare environmental documents for federal land projects and permits federal land agencies to adopt these documents to streamline environmental reviews.

Establishes a timeline for other federal agencies to comment on transportation projects affecting parks and historic sites, assuming no objection if comments are not received within 45 days.

Allows the Secretary of the Interior to consider issuing a right-of-way for certain oil and gas gathering lines on Federal and Indian land as an action that is categorically excluded from NEPA review.

Creates a program to study and fund projects that reduce emissions from idling trucks at ports, including through port electrification. The federal share for grants is capped at 80%.

Establishes a program to reduce transportation emissions by funding projects like public transit, pedestrian/bike facilities, alternative fuel infrastructure, and congestion management.

Requires states, in consultation with metropolitan planning organizations, to develop a carbon reduction strategy within two years to identify projects and strategies to reduce transportation emissions.

Establishes a discretionary grant program to deploy cool and porous pavements and expand tree cover to mitigate urban heat islands, improve air quality, and reduce stormwater runoff.

Requires the Secretary to report on emerging alternative fuel vehicles (hydrogen, natural gas, propane) and the infrastructure needed to support them.

Directs the Comptroller General to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program.

Directs studies on highway stormwater runoff pollution and requires the Federal Highway Administration to update and reissue its reports on stormwater best management practices.

Establishes a grant program for states, tribes, and federal agencies to plant native grasses and wildflowers on roadsides to benefit pollinators. Individual grants are capped at $150,000.

Expands research and development to include animal detection systems to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and adds more wildlife and ecology experts to relevant advisory groups.

Establishes 10 regional and one national Centers of Excellence to research and develop methods for improving the resilience of transportation infrastructure to natural disasters and extreme weather.

Establishes a competitive grant program for states, local governments, and Indian Tribes to replace, remove, or repair culverts and weirs to improve fish passage for anadromous fish.

Requires prioritizing culvert grants for projects that improve passage for endangered, threatened, or at-risk anadromous fish stocks, or those that are prey for protected species like Southern resident orcas.

Establishes a working group, co-chaired by the Secretaries of Transportation and Energy, to make recommendations on the development, adoption, and integration of electric vehicles in the United States.

Extends authorizations for the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act and the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act through fiscal year 2026 and adjusts funding formulas.

Directs unobligated funds to be used to study the impact of derelict vessels and identify recyclable solutions for recreational vessels.

Requires the Comptroller General to report on the impact of nonmotorized vessels on waterway access, user conflicts, and the use of program funds for nonmotorized boating.

Establishes a grant program for electric grid operators, states, and Indian Tribes to fund projects that reduce the risk of power lines causing wildfires and increase resilience to disruptive events.

Amends the Stafford Act to allow disaster assistance funds to be used for hazard mitigation against wildfires, including the installation of fire-resistant wires and the undergrounding of electrical infrastructure.

Establishes the 'Program Upgrading Our Electric Grid and Ensuring Reliability and Resiliency' to provide competitive grants for demonstrating innovative approaches to harden and enhance grid infrastructure.

Authorizes financial assistance to improve the resilience, safety, and reliability of energy in rural or remote areas with populations of 10,000 or less.

Requires electric utilities to promote demand-response practices to reduce electricity consumption during periods of high demand and sets timelines for states to consider these standards.

Updates the process for designating National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors, requiring studies every three years and consultation with affected States and Indian Tribes.

Establishes a program for the Secretary of Energy to facilitate the construction of electric power transmission lines through capacity contracts, loans, or public-private partnerships.

Expands the Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program to include data analytics, advanced transmission technologies, and other systems that enhance grid flexibility and resiliency.

Requires states to submit State Energy Security Plans addressing physical and cybersecurity threats to energy infrastructure to be eligible for certain federal financial assistance.

Updates the State Energy Program to include activities supporting transmission planning and programs to increase transportation energy efficiency and vehicle electrification.

Increases the borrowing authority for the Bonneville Power Administration to finance the construction, acquisition, and replacement of the Federal Columbia River Power System.

The Secretary will study codes and standards for stationary, mobile, and repurposed energy storage systems to identify barriers, enhance safety, and increase conformity across sectors.

Amends the Energy Act of 2020 to require a project demonstrating second-life applications of electric vehicle batteries as energy storage installations to provide services to the electric grid.

Establishes an account to improve electric power transmission between the western U.S. and Canada, and authorizes rehabilitation of the John W. Keys III Pump Generating Plant.

Establishes an initiative within the U.S. Geological Survey to accelerate integrated topographic, geologic, and geophysical mapping, with a priority on critical minerals.

Amends the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 to include a component for mapping abandoned mine lands and mine waste to identify potential critical mineral resources.

Directs federal agencies to improve the efficiency and timeliness of permitting and review processes for critical mineral production on federal land by establishing timelines and performance goals.

Establishes a grant program to support demonstration projects, construction of new facilities, and retrofitting of existing facilities for processing battery materials in the United States.

Establishes a grant program to support demonstration projects, construction of new facilities, and retrofitting of existing facilities for advanced battery manufacturing and recycling in the United States.

Directs the Secretary of Energy, with the EPA Administrator, to convene a task force to develop a framework for extended battery producer responsibility to improve recycling.

Establishes a research, development, and demonstration program for second-life applications and recycling of electric drive vehicle batteries, including grants and a market study.

Establishes a grant program to re-equip, expand, or establish manufacturing and recycling facilities for advanced energy property in communities affected by coal mine or power plant closures.

Expands the carbon utilization program to include developing standards and establishes a grant program for states and local governments to procure products derived from anthropogenic carbon oxides.

Establishes a program to provide federal credit instruments and grants for eligible carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure projects.

Sets eligibility criteria for CIFIA projects, including creditworthiness, minimum project costs of $100,000,000, and a demonstration of project readiness.

Authorizes the Secretary to make secured loans to finance up to 80 percent of eligible project costs for carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure.

Authorizes grants to pay for the cost difference of constructing carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure with larger capacity to accommodate future demand.

Establishes a program to provide funding for the development of new or expanded commercial large-scale carbon sequestration projects and associated transport infrastructure.

Authorizes leases and rights-of-way for injecting carbon dioxide into sub-seabed geologic formations on the Outer Continental Shelf for long-term sequestration.

Establishes a program to fund the development of four regional hubs for direct air capture, each capable of capturing and sequestering at least 1,000,000 metric tons of CO2 annually.

Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to define 'clean hydrogen' as hydrogen produced in compliance with a specific greenhouse gas emissions standard.

Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to update goals and activities for a crosscutting clean hydrogen research and development program, including setting technology cost goals.

Establishes a program to support the development of at least 4 regional clean hydrogen hubs to demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop a national strategy and roadmap to facilitate the widescale production, processing, delivery, storage, and use of clean hydrogen.

Establishes grant programs for research, development, and demonstration projects to advance clean hydrogen equipment manufacturing and to increase the reuse and recycling of clean hydrogen technologies.

Establishes a program to improve the efficiency, durability, and reduce the cost of producing clean hydrogen using electrolyzers, with a goal of less than $2 per kilogram by 2026.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a carbon intensity standard for clean hydrogen, initially defined as producing 2 kilograms or less of CO2-equivalent per kilogram of hydrogen.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to report on using micro and small modular reactors for energy resilience and to provide assistance for siting these reactors in isolated communities.

Establishes a program to allocate credits to certified nuclear reactors projected to cease operations due to economic factors, preventing their premature closure.

Increases the maximum annual incentive payment for qualified hydroelectric facilities to $1,000,000 and authorizes appropriations for the program.

Increases the incentive payment for hydroelectric efficiency improvements from 10% to 30% of project costs and raises the maximum payment from $750,000 to $5,000,000 per fiscal year.

Establishes incentive payments for owners of qualified hydroelectric facilities to make capital improvements related to grid resiliency, dam safety, and environmental enhancements.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide financial assistance for a demonstration project for a pumped storage hydropower facility to facilitate long-duration storage of intermittent renewable electricity.

Grants the Secretary of the Interior exclusive authority to develop small conduit hydropower and pumped storage hydropower projects that exclusively use Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs.

Establishes a program to demonstrate the viability of clean energy projects, including solar, geothermal, and advanced nuclear, on current and former mine land, prioritizing job creation in distressed areas.

Directs the Energy Information Administration to establish an online dashboard with hourly operating data for the bulk power system, including electricity demand, generation, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Requires the Energy Information Administration to expand its Manufacturing, Commercial, and Residential Energy Consumption Surveys to include more detailed data on energy end-use and household energy burden.

Directs the Energy Information Administration to develop and implement measures to expand data collection regarding the integration of electric vehicles with the electricity grids.

Requires the Energy Information Administration, in coordination with the U.S. Geological Survey, to develop a plan for modeling and forecasting demand for critical minerals used in energy technologies.

Requires states to consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector, including establishing rates that promote affordable and equitable electric vehicle charging options.

Requires the Secretary of Energy to submit a report assessing the use of digital tools and platforms, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, as climate solutions.

Requires studies on the cradle-to-grave environmental impact of electric vehicles and the impact of forced labor in China on the electric vehicle supply chain.

Establishes a grant program for states to create revolving loan funds for commercial and residential energy efficiency audits and upgrades.

Establishes a grant program to help state and local entities implement updated building energy codes for efficiency and resilience.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide technical assessments to manufacturers to improve energy efficiency, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.

Establishes a pilot program to award grants up to $200,000 to nonprofits for installing energy-efficiency materials in their buildings.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to issue model guidance to reduce barriers for deploying combined heat and power systems.

Establishes Federal, State, and Tribal programs to plug, remediate, and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells, addressing environmental and safety hazards.

Authorizes over $11 billion for the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, providing grants to States and Tribes for reclamation projects based on historical coal production.

Extends the authority to collect the abandoned mine reclamation fee from coal operators through September 30, 2034, at a reduced rate.

Establishes a new program to inventory, assess, and reclaim abandoned hardrock mine lands, authorizing grants to States and Tribes for these activities.

Directs the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to study the feasibility of revegetating reclaimed mine sites and report findings to Congress within one year.

Creates a categorical exclusion from NEPA environmental review for forest management activities that establish and maintain linear fuel breaks up to 1,000 feet wide in specific high-risk areas.

Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to declare an 'emergency situation' on National Forest System land, enabling expedited actions like salvage logging and hazardous fuel removal with streamlined environmental review.

Establishes a program under the Secretary of Agriculture to improve the health and resilience of forest landscapes across National Forest, State, Tribal, and private lands to reduce wildfire risk and protect water quality.

Authorizes significant funding for various energy programs, including energy storage, advanced nuclear reactors, mineral security, carbon capture, direct air capture, water power, and renewable energy projects.

Establishes a program within the Department of Energy to manage and oversee covered clean energy demonstration projects, including evaluating proposals and overseeing project execution.

Establishes a pilot program to award grants, capped at $4,000,000 each, to publicly owned treatment works to create or improve waste-to-energy systems.

Establishes a grant program for small publicly owned treatment works to replace or repair equipment, improving water or energy efficiency based on an efficiency audit.

Requires the EPA Administrator to study existing and potential future technologies that could enhance the treatment, monitoring, affordability, efficiency, and safety of wastewater services.

Establishes a commission to study and make recommendations to improve federal policies for preventing, mitigating, suppressing, and managing wildland fires and rehabilitating devastated land.

Requires the Wildland Fire Commission to develop a strategy to meet aerial firefighting equipment needs through 2030, assessing surplus military aircraft and parts for this purpose.

Amends the Reforestation Trust Fund to remove the funding cap, prioritizing reforestation on National Forest System lands affected by unplanned events like wildfires, insects, or disease.

Directs the EPA Administrator to develop best practices for State, Tribal, and local governments to collect batteries for recycling in a feasible, safe, and environmentally sound manner.

Establishes a program within the EPA to promote battery recycling through voluntary labeling guidelines and other communication materials for producers and consumers.

Establishes a competitive grant program for states, local governments, tribes, and non-profits to improve residential and community recycling programs through public education and outreach.

Creates a grant and rebate program administered by the EPA to replace existing school buses with clean or zero-emission models, prioritizing high-need and rural areas.

Reinstates and extends excise taxes on certain chemicals and imported substances to fund the Superfund program through December 31, 2031, and modifies the tax rates.

Authorizes the use of tax-exempt private activity bonds to finance qualified carbon dioxide capture facilities, including direct air capture and industrial facilities.

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to sell 87.6 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve between fiscal years 2028 and 2031.

Specifies that funding for restoring fish passage does not grant new authority to remove or alter federal hydropower dams and requires the consent of the dam owner for removal projects.

Waives the cost-sharing requirements under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) for funds provided under the Hazardous Substance Superfund appropriation.

Makes funds from certain taxes in the Hazardous Substance Superfund available for use without further appropriation, ensuring continuous funding for cleanup activities.

Establishes a formula program for states to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure, creating an interconnected network.

Expands eligible projects for the Port Infrastructure Development Program to include those improving resiliency to climate change and reducing emissions, such as port electrification and micro-grids.

Sets annual limits on total obligations for Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for fiscal years 2022 through 2026, starting at $57.47 billion for FY2022.

Revises the formulas for apportioning federal highway funds to states, adjusting percentages for major programs and adding new programs like the carbon reduction and PROTECT programs.

Establishes a pilot program for up to 10 states annually to have flexibility in setting the federal share for transportation projects, allowing up to 100% for individual projects.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on grant selections and offer debriefs to unsuccessful applicants. Mandates assessments by the Comptroller General and Inspector General.

Extends the authorization for projects aimed at preventing highway use tax evasion for fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Requires the Federal Highway Administration to develop a standardized methodology for collecting and reporting wildlife collision and carcass data for the National Highway System.

Allows Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and states to use social media for public participation and requires MPOs to consider housing and economic development in transportation planning.

Directs the Secretary to amend federal regulations to define the "outer years" of a metropolitan transportation plan as being "beyond the first 4 years".

Establishes a pilot program for states and metropolitan planning organizations to develop and implement data-driven, transparent processes for prioritizing and selecting transportation projects.

Amends federal law to streamline the environmental review process for major infrastructure projects, aiming for a two-year average completion time and requiring a single environmental document.

Amends federal regulations to require work zone process reviews not more frequently than once every 5 years.

Narrows the definition of a "significant project" requiring a transportation management plan to only those with lane closures of 3 or more consecutive days.

Allows Federal land management agencies and Tribal governments to use alternative contracting methods available to States, such as project bundling and design-build contracting.

Directs the Secretary to publish and seek public comment on a template for Federal-State stewardship and oversight agreements to streamline processes and reduce unnecessary federal approvals.

Requires the Secretary to develop guidance for the acceptance and use of information from non-Federal entities obtained through geomatic techniques like GPS, GIS, and remote sensing.

Establishes a process for the Department of Transportation to track and annually report to Congress on the time taken to complete environmental reviews for projects.

Extends the term of agreements to 10 years for states that have participated in the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program for at least 10 years.

Increases the funding thresholds for projects to qualify for a categorical exclusion, raising the federal assistance limit to $6 million and the total project cost limit to $35 million.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit an annual report to Congress on projects that are more than 5 years behind schedule or over $1 billion above their original cost estimate.

Repeals Section 105 of title 23, United States Code, which previously governed additional deposits into the Highway Trust Fund.

Requires public partners in federally funded transportation projects over $100 million to conduct a post-completion review and certify the private partner's compliance with the agreement.

Mandates a periodic assessment of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes to help Congress determine appropriate funding levels for the recreational trails program.

Requires public notice and a 15-day comment period before issuing a Buy America waiver for highway projects and mandates an annual report on all waivers granted.

Requires that projects carried out with TIFIA assistance have appropriate payment and performance security to protect the federal interest in the design and construction phases.

Establishes an advisory board to provide recommendations on the structure, scope, and methodology of the per-mile user fee pilot program.

Mandates that federal agencies complete environmental reviews for tribal transportation safety projects on an expedited basis, setting specific deadlines for decisions.

Directs the Secretaries of Interior and Transportation to create agreements allowing Indian tribes to determine if a project is categorically excluded from major environmental reviews.

Establishes an Office of Tribal Government Affairs and a new Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs within the Department of Transportation to coordinate tribal transportation programs.

Creates a new office within the Department of Transportation to carry out national multimodal freight policy, administer grant programs, and coordinate between public and private sectors on freight issues.

Expands the required membership of State Freight Advisory Committees to include representatives from local governments, environmental agencies, community organizations, and the freight industry workforce.

Mandates the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate grant applications based on economic, mobility, safety, and environmental benefits, and to prioritize projects rated as 'highly recommended.'

Mandates the Comptroller General to conduct assessments and report to Congress on the administration, fairness, and justification of the project selection processes for the new infrastructure grant programs.

Directs the Secretary to implement a streamlined application process for RRIF loans and loan guarantees not exceeding $150,000,000, with a 90-day review period.

Requires the Secretary to submit a semiannual report to Congress identifying applications, approvals, and denials for transit-oriented development loans or loan guarantees.

Updates Amtrak's mission to emphasize serving the entire United States, including rural communities, and to support and maintain long-distance routes.

Revises the composition of the Amtrak Board to ensure geographic diversity from different route types and requires at least one member to be an individual with a disability.

Requires Amtrak to include any permanent changes to a route's frequency or station stops in its annual operations report and 5-year business plans.

Mandates the Secretary of Transportation and Amtrak to maintain an updated account structure and requires Amtrak to submit monthly financial statements to the Secretary.

Revises the grant request and reporting process for Amtrak, detailing required contents for grant requests and making Amtrak subject to the Single Audit Act of 1984.

Amends Amtrak's planning process by replacing "business line plans" with "service line plans" and requiring biennial submissions of 5-year plans to increase transparency and oversight.

Updates the cost methodology policy for state-supported routes, requires independent evaluations of state payments, and establishes procedures for developing new routes.

Directs the Surface Transportation Board to establish a passenger rail program and hire up to 10 additional full-time employees to carry out its passenger rail responsibilities.

Amends the process for granting waivers from rail safety regulations to require public notice, opportunity for comment, and a review for potential rulemaking if a waiver is in effect for 6 years.

Authorizes the Secretary to improve facilities, collect fees, and enter long-term contracts for the operation and maintenance of the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colorado.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to create a standard process for Federal Railroad Administration investigators to gather information and technical expertise during accident investigations.

Directs the Comptroller General to study the reporting of impaired driving arrest data to Federal databases and the interstate sharing of conviction information.

Establishes a grant program to help states upgrade their crash data systems to allow for full electronic data transfer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Creates a council to advise the Secretary of Transportation on safety issues concerning motorcyclists, including road design, barrier construction, and intelligent transportation systems.

Directs the Secretary to implement GAO recommendations to improve Next Generation 911 systems and enhance safety data and performance management for pedestrians and cyclists.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to submit biannual reports to Congress on the status of unfinalized vehicle safety rulemakings, including reasons for delays and expected completion dates.

Mandates that manufacturers comply with early warning reporting rules despite civil action settlements and requires a study to improve the use of this safety data.

Requires the Secretary to improve the organization, searchability, and public accessibility of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's vehicle safety databases within three years.

Requires the GAO to study the crash test dummies used by federal regulators to evaluate and address safety disparities in vehicle crashes based on sex, age, and other demographics.

Increases the membership of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Program Advisory Committee from 20 to 25 members and updates its operational requirements.

Requires the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to develop data analysis tools to assist local communities in making infrastructure investment decisions.

Establishes a council within the Department of Transportation to coordinate on emerging technology issues, resolve regulatory gaps, and manage nontraditional transportation projects.

Establishes a center within the Office of the Secretary of Transportation to improve interagency coordination and expedite the permitting and environmental review of major transportation projects.

Updates the requirement for the Department of Transportation's strategic plan to be issued every 5 years and to include goals for reducing transportation cybersecurity risks.

Requires Department of Transportation modal administrations to submit comprehensive annual research plans and establishes a public database of all DOT research projects.

Mandates the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a review every five years to identify and incorporate research innovations into transportation laws, regulations, and policies.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to implement GAO recommendations by developing a cybersecurity risk management strategy and properly categorizing cybersecurity positions.

Requires applicants for public transportation emergency relief grants to submit proof of insurance required under federal and state law for all structures related to the grant application.

Establishes new guidelines for retaining or selling federally funded rolling stock and equipment at the end of its service life, based on its fair market value.

Conditions federal funding on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board passing a resolution to strengthen the independence of its Inspector General, including budget and contracting autonomy.

The Critical Minerals Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council will coordinate federal science and technology efforts to ensure secure and reliable supplies of critical minerals.

Allows for an extended period of protection, up to 30 years, against public disclosure of information from cooperative R&D agreements for technologies like nuclear energy.

Requires a study plan agreement between a proposed lessee and affected Tribes before the Secretary of the Interior can issue a lease for a pumped storage project using multiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs.

Defines the criteria for determining a "reasonable prospect of repayment" for DOE loan guarantees, focusing on market projections, financial strength of the borrower, and other private lending metrics.

Allows projects receiving financial support or credit enhancements from a State energy financing institution to be eligible for a Title XVII loan guarantee from the Department of Energy.

Mandates an information-sharing agreement between the Energy Information Administration and the EPA for commercial building energy consumption data.

Establishes an Energy Jobs Council to annually survey and report on employment and demographics in the U.S. energy sectors.

Directs the development of a distinct 'wildland firefighter' occupational series, converts at least 1,000 seasonal firefighters to permanent positions, and increases salaries for those in hard-to-recruit areas.

Clarifies that funds from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds may be used to satisfy non-Federal matching requirements for authorized Bureau of Reclamation water projects.

Prohibits any county funds made available under Title III of the Secure Rural Schools Act from being used for any lobbying activity.

Creates a grant program for nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance to small and medium publicly owned treatment works, prioritizing financially distressed communities.

Allows states to use a portion of their Clean Water State Revolving Funds to provide technical assistance to rural, small, and tribal publicly owned treatment works.

Establishes a competitive grant pilot program for states and local governments to improve the sharing of information on water quality, infrastructure needs, and water technology.

Requires the EPA Administrator to develop and implement an outreach plan to promote financial assistance available under the WIFIA program to small and rural communities.

Directs the EPA to analyze historical funding distributions to identify new opportunities and methods to improve funding for low-income, rural, minority, and indigenous communities.

Directs the EPA Administrator to establish a working group to develop and coordinate actions and resources to advance water reuse across the United States, implementing the National Water Reuse Action Plan.

Allocates funds to states based on the number of unserved locations, with a 10% set-aside for high-cost areas and a minimum of $100 million per state.

Requires states to establish a transparent process for local governments, nonprofits, or providers to challenge determinations of whether a location is unserved or underserved.

Grants exclusive jurisdiction for judicial review to the D.C. District Court and exempts actions under this section from the Paperwork Reduction Act and Administrative Procedures Act.

Directs the FCC to evaluate how this Act affects universal service goals for broadband and to report to Congress with recommendations for improvement.

Requires states seeking grants to develop a public State Digital Equity Plan that identifies barriers, sets measurable objectives, and outlines collaboration with stakeholders.

Requires the creation of a public, searchable online database containing grant applications, their status, and reports to allow for public monitoring of the programs.

Requires the Assistant Secretary to annually report to Congress on digital equity grant programs, conduct evaluations of their effectiveness, and make these reports publicly available online.

Mandates the Assistant Secretary to consult with various Federal agencies, state and tribal governments, and other stakeholders to develop and promote best practices for achieving digital equity.

Directs the Comptroller General to report on the FCC's process for establishing and updating broadband speed thresholds, considering future needs and changing internet uses like remote work and distance learning.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the estimated number of skilled workers needed to build and maintain rural broadband and 5G wireless infrastructure.

Requires grant recipients to establish a cybersecurity planning committee to develop, implement, and approve the entity's Cybersecurity Plan and determine funding priorities.

Requires grant recipients to make at least 80% of grant funds available to local governments, with at least 25% of the total grant amount specifically allocated to rural areas.

Expands the definition of "covered projects" eligible for streamlined permitting to include certain projects sponsored by Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.

Establishes a goal for the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council to develop recommended performance schedules for environmental reviews of not more than two years for covered projects.

Mandates that information related to Native American natural, cultural, and historical resources submitted for a project notice be kept confidential and exempt from FOIA disclosure.

Repeals the sunset provision for the federal permitting improvement title of the FAST Act, making the streamlined permitting processes permanent.

Requires federal agencies to report on all infrastructure financial assistance programs, identifying the applicability of domestic content preferences and listing any programs that are deficient.

Directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue regulations to standardize and simplify how federal agencies comply with, report on, and enforce the Buy American Act.

Establishes a 'Made in America Office' within the Office of Management and Budget to maximize and enforce compliance with domestic preference statutes and review waiver requests.

Directs the General Services Administration to establish a public website, BuyAmerican.gov, to provide information on all waivers and exceptions to Buy American laws.

Requires federal agencies to post proposed Buy American waivers on a public website for public comment for at least 15 days before a waiver can be granted.

Extends the expenditure authority for the Highway Trust Fund, Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund until October 1, 2026.

Modifies and expands the authority of the IRS to postpone tax deadlines for taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters and significant fires.

Extends mandatory direct spending reductions, also known as sequestration, through fiscal year 2031.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce to submit detailed spend plans for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program and allows up to 2% of funds for administration and oversight.

Mandates that the Secretary of Commerce issue funding opportunities within 180 days and make grant awards within 270 days for the Digital Equity and Middle Mile Deployment programs.

Requires the Chief of Engineers to submit detailed spend plans and monthly reports to Congress detailing the allocation and obligation of funds for various water infrastructure programs.

Grants the Secretary of Energy authority to directly appoint highly qualified individuals to address severe shortages or critical hiring needs, until September 30, 2027.

Allows up to 0.1% of each appropriation to the Department of Energy to be transferred to 'Departmental Administration' for management and mission support.

Transfers one-tenth of one percent of Department of Energy funds from this title annually from FY2022-2026 to the Office of the Inspector General for oversight.

Transfers one-quarter of one percent of Department of Homeland Security funds from this title annually from FY2022-2026 to the Office of the Inspector General for oversight.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior, EPA Administrator, and Secretary of Agriculture to submit detailed annual spend plans to Congress for funds provided in this title through fiscal year 2026.

Authorizes the transfer of funds to a new "Office of Multimodal Infrastructure and Freight" account to administer and oversee various discretionary financial assistance programs.

Establishes a joint office between the Department of Transportation and Department of Energy to coordinate on issues like EV charging, renewable energy, and reducing transportation emissions.

Allows the Secretary of Transportation to transfer funds to a special account for oversight and technical assistance for programs administered by the Federal Railroad Administration.

Formally establishes the Minority Business Development Agency, to be headed by an Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development appointed by the President.

Establishes the Minority Business Enterprises Advisory Council, composed of private sector members and federal agency representatives, to advise the Under Secretary.

Permits public authorities to allow vehicles transporting blood between collection points and hospitals or storage centers to use High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes.

Prohibits smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, on all Amtrak trains nationwide.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report on methods to improve researcher access to marijuana samples for studying impaired driving and to identify barriers to such research.

Requires the establishment of programs for all wildland firefighters to recognize and address mental health needs, including post-traumatic stress disorder care.

Expands the voluntary grant program for lead in school and child care drinking water to include compliance monitoring and remediation activities, not just testing.

Requires the EPA Administrator to conduct an annual study on the prevalence and causes of boil water advisories in the United States and report the results to Congress.

States that the U.S. requires a secure, domestic supply chain for personal protective equipment (PPE) and should use long-term contracts to encourage domestic production.

Expands funding authority under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to include major renovations and construction of facilities, not just minor renovations.

Requires drug manufacturers to provide refunds to Medicare for certain discarded amounts of single-dose or single-use package drugs, effective January 1, 2023.

Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from implementing a rule that would eliminate safe harbor protection for prescription drug rebates before January 1, 2026.

Establishes the official name of the legislation as the 'Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act' and provides a comprehensive table of contents.

Expands the National Highway Performance Program to support activities increasing resiliency against sea level rise, extreme weather, and other natural disasters, and to protect against cybersecurity threats.

Allows states to use up to 15% of National Highway Performance Program funds for protective features on Federal-aid highways not on the National Highway System to mitigate disaster risks.

Increases the federal share for railway-highway grade crossing projects from 90 percent to 100 percent.

Expands eligibility for the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program to include wildlife crossings, EV charging infrastructure, resilience features, rural barge infrastructure, and tourism projects.

Expands project eligibility to include wildlife crossings, border infrastructure, and marine highway corridors. Also increases funding set-asides for rural areas.

Establishes a pilot program to award grants for highway projects, prioritizing applications that offer a greater non-Federal cost share. The Federal share is capped at 50%.

Requires states to conduct a safety assessment for nonmotorists and create a plan to reduce risks in high-risk areas, using a "safe system approach".

Doubles the maximum mileage states can designate as critical rural and urban freight corridors, with even greater allowances for rural states.

Authorizes the use of Federal-aid highway funds for reconstructing the Alaska Highway and Alaska Marine Highway System, including portions in Canada, under specific agreements with the Canadian government.

Expands eligibility for federal funding to include ferry maintenance facilities and allows an increased federal cost share of up to 85% for projects that replace or retrofit diesel ferries to reduce emissions.

Creates a competitive grant program to fund projects that replace, rehabilitate, preserve, or protect bridges and culverts to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Establishes a program to improve safety and encourage children to walk and bike to school through funding for infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure activities like education and outreach.

Sets the Federal share of costs for projects on tribal transportation facilities under the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects program at 100 percent.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to update the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices within 18 months and at least every 4 years thereafter.

Requires electric vehicle charging infrastructure installed with federal funds to use non-proprietary connectors and provide open access to public payment methods.

Allows certain federal highway funds to be used for capital projects to construct bus rapid transit corridors or dedicated bus lanes, including stations and signaling systems.

Establishes a new competitive grant program to improve and expand surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas to increase connectivity, safety, and economic growth.

Updates federal transportation law to include "shared micromobility" and defines three classes of "electric bicycles" for use in pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Mandates that state-apportioned funds obligated for a recreational trail or related project be administered under the same rules as funds specifically for the recreational trails program.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to update the MUTCD to include provisions for protecting vulnerable road users and supporting the safe testing and integration of automated vehicles.

Requires states and MPOs to use at least 2.5% of certain funds to adopt or implement "Complete Streets" policies that accommodate all road users, unless they already have such plans.

Directs the Secretary to develop guidance for using existing flexibilities in the systems engineering analysis for intelligent transportation systems projects to minimize delays and paperwork.

Requires federal agencies to make a preliminary evaluation of applications for certain maintenance and safety projects within an existing right-of-way within 45 days of receipt.

Allows states to be reimbursed with federal funds for utility relocation activities that are performed before the transportation project's environmental review process is complete, under certain conditions.

Establishes a grant program to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities.

Reserves 50% of alternative fuel infrastructure grant funds for community-based projects, prioritizing rural, low-income, and underserved areas.

Creates a discretionary grant program for large urban areas to implement innovative solutions to reduce traffic congestion, such as congestion pricing and integrated management systems.

Authorizes the use of tolls on the Interstate System in up to 10 urbanized areas as part of a congestion relief project, with specific requirements and limitations.

Requires new toll facilities on the Interstate System to provide discounted or free access to high-occupancy vehicles, transit, and paratransit vehicles.

Establishes a program to provide grants for resilience improvements to surface transportation assets to protect them from natural disasters, severe weather, and changing conditions like sea level rise.

Establishes a pilot program allowing states to transfer or sell unused toll credits to other states to meet non-Federal share requirements for transportation projects.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to study the impacts of self-driving vehicles on transportation infrastructure, mobility, the environment, and safety.

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants for planning and construction to remove, retrofit, or mitigate transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity.

Designates new high-priority corridors and future Interstate routes, including the I-14 corridor, in Texas, North Carolina, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana.

Requires the Federal Highway Administration to update its emergency relief manual to include resilience measures, Complete Streets principles, and better cost tracking for projects.

Replaces the term 'structurally deficient' with 'in poor condition' in federal law when classifying the state of bridges on the National Highway System and tribal transportation facilities.

Establishes a working group to study and report on challenges related to accessing stone, sand, and gravel for federally funded transportation projects.

Creates a competitive grant program to construct safe and connected walking and bicycling facilities, such as networks within communities and spines connecting multiple communities.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to study the direct costs of highway use by various vehicle types and recommend revenue options to ensure users cover their proportionate share of costs.

Establishes a national pilot program to test a per-mile user fee for motor vehicles to fund the Highway Trust Fund, with volunteer participants from all 50 states.

Establishes a pilot program to research and develop models integrating real-time data from sources like weather and roadway conditions to improve transportation safety and mobility.

Establishes a program to promote and deploy advanced digital construction management systems to improve productivity, reduce delays and costs, and enhance safety in transportation projects.

Establishes a pilot program to develop and provide accessibility data sets to states and planning organizations to measure access to important destinations like jobs, healthcare, and food sources.

Amends the National Freight Plan to include strategies for reducing environmental impacts, increasing resilience to disruptions, promoting economic growth, and considering the impacts of e-commerce.

Increases the allowable mileage that a state can designate for its freight network from 20 percent to 30 percent, providing states more flexibility in planning.

Requires state freight plans to include assessments of commercial vehicle parking, supply chain cargo flows, e-commerce impacts, and strategies to decrease impacts of extreme weather and pollution.

Authorizes states and other entities to enter into multi-state compacts for freight corridor planning and establishes a grant program to support their operational costs.

Establishes a competitive grant program under the Department of Transportation for large-scale national or regional infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, freight, and rail.

Limits the federal grant share for a project to 60% of total eligible costs and caps total federal assistance from all sources at 80% of the project's total cost.

Creates a competitive grant program for capital investments in local and regional surface transportation infrastructure projects to improve safety, sustainability, and economic competitiveness.

Establishes a pilot program within the Build America Bureau to provide financial, technical, and legal assistance to rural and Tribal entities for infrastructure projects.

Codifies the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) program into Title 49, U.S. Code, and introduces reforms to streamline applications and expand eligibility.

Expands the authorized uses of RRIF loans to include landside port infrastructure, reimbursement of planning expenses, and certain economic development projects near transit stations.

Requires that not less than 50 percent of certain appropriated funds be set aside for freight railroads other than Class I carriers.

Requires Amtrak to employ at least one ticket agent at stations meeting certain passenger volume and service criteria from fiscal year 2017.

Establishes a working group with representatives from Amtrak, labor, passenger groups, and states to provide recommendations for improving onboard food and beverage service.

Prohibits Amtrak from discontinuing or reducing service on long-distance routes in any year it receives adequate federal funding, protecting service to rural communities.

Requires Amtrak to report to Congress on challenges and recommendations for improving cross-border passenger rail service, including the feasibility of preclearance facilities.

Requires the Northeast Corridor Commission to create a 15-year service development plan, an annual 5-year capital investment plan, and a capital asset management system to coordinate improvements.

Broadens eligibility for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement grants to include Indian Tribes and adds new project types like trespassing prevention and innovative rail technology research.

Extends the period of operating assistance for restoration and enhancement grants from 3 years to 6 years and revises the federal cost-share percentages for those years.

Creates a new competitive grant program for projects that improve safety and mobility at highway-rail grade crossings, such as through grade separation, closure, or track relocation.

Creates a new grant program to provide up to $1,000,000 per year to entities implementing interstate rail compacts for administrative, planning, and coordination costs.

Amends the grant program to include projects that improve performance or establish new service, and reserves funds for projects both on and off the Northeast Corridor.

Establishes a new program for passenger rail planning to facilitate the development of intercity passenger rail corridors.

Establishes a program for the Secretary of Transportation to facilitate the development of intercity passenger rail corridors, including processes for proposals, selection, and planning.

Requires passenger railroads to identify high-risk locations with significant speed reductions and develop action plans to enforce speed limits, subject to federal approval.

Mandates that any new or extended passenger rail service must develop and comply with a comprehensive safety validation plan before beginning revenue service.

Requires the Federal Railroad Administration to study the potential installation of occupant protection systems, such as airbags and seatbelts, in new passenger rail cars to improve safety.

Updates state highway safety programs by replacing annual plans with triennial plans, requiring public transparency via a website, and adding focus areas like marijuana-impaired driving and vehicle recall awareness.

Broadens the nonmotorized safety program to include users of scooters, personal conveyances, and low-speed motorized vehicles, not just pedestrians and bicyclists.

Establishes a grant program to support local initiatives, such as 'Vision Zero' plans, aimed at preventing death and serious injury on roads and streets.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a public website, the Smart Community Resource Center, to compile resources for states and localities implementing smart transportation programs.

Establishes a grant program for eligible entities to conduct demonstration projects using advanced smart city or community technologies to improve transportation efficiency and safety.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop a process for quantifying annual risk to increase the resilience of the U.S. surface transportation system against various hazards.

Establishes the ROUTES Office and Council within the Department of Transportation to improve and coordinate transportation projects and funding for rural areas and Indian Tribes.

Amends the Fixed Guideway Capital Investment Grants program to allow for the bundling of multiple projects and requires the creation of a public dashboard to track project status.

Modifies the formula grants for rural areas, dedicating 5% of funds to public transportation on Indian reservations, which will be distributed through both competitive and formula grants.

Establishes a program to promote and support the use of advanced digital systems in transportation infrastructure projects to boost productivity, reduce delays, and enhance safety.

Requires large urban transit agencies to allocate at least 0.75% of their urbanized area formula grant funds to safety-related projects.

Creates a new competitive grant program to help state and local governments finance capital projects for replacing rail rolling stock.

Requires applicants for grants for zero-emission vehicles to submit a detailed transition plan that addresses long-term fleet management, resource availability, and impacts on the existing workforce.

Establishes a program to provide federal credit instruments, such as secured loans and loan guarantees, for common carrier carbon dioxide transportation infrastructure projects.

Establishes a program to restore fish passages, decommission unauthorized roads, improve resilience to extreme weather, and convert roads to trails on National Forest System lands.

Creates a competitive grant program for non-Federal sponsors to receive funding for the planning, design, and construction of small surface water and groundwater storage projects with a capacity between 2,000 and 30,000 acre-feet.

Establishes a competitive grant program for large-scale water recycling and reuse projects with a total estimated cost of $500 million or more, located in a Reclamation State.

Amends the Secure Rural Schools Act to allow county funds to be used to provide or expand access to broadband services and digital learning tools for local schools and students.

Expands the scope of emergencies affecting public water systems to include cybersecurity events and threats from contaminants like lead, allowing for federal assistance.

Establishes a competitive grant program to help eligible individuals cover the costs of connecting their households to a public water system.

Amends the lead reduction grant program to prioritize disadvantaged communities and low-income homeowners for lead service line replacement, requiring full replacement at no cost to low-income homeowners.

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants to municipalities with a high percentage of known or suspected lead service lines to carry out lead reduction projects.

Establishes a grant program to improve the operational sustainability of public water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people by preventing water loss from leaks and infrastructure failures.

Creates a grant program for public water systems serving 10,000 or more people to increase resilience to natural hazards and extreme weather, and to reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Amends and funds a program for drinking water and sanitation projects on Indian reservations, prioritizing projects in specific river basins and those facing emergencies or enforcement actions.

Mandates that states use at least 25% of sewer overflow grant funds for projects in rural or financially distressed communities, with a further allocation for rural areas.

Establishes a grant program for municipalities and state agencies to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment works against natural hazards and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Creates a grant program for nonprofit organizations to assist low and moderate-income individuals with the construction, repair, or replacement of household decentralized wastewater systems.

Establishes a competitive grant program to help qualified low and moderate-income individuals cover costs associated with connecting their households to publicly owned treatment works.

Increases the maximum federal share for grants to Alaska for sanitation projects in rural and Native villages from 50 percent to 75 percent.

Authorizes the EPA Administrator to provide competitive grants to establish 3 to 5 regional centers of excellence for new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies.

Authorizes the EPA Administrator to provide competitive grants to state, tribal, and local governments for planning, development, and implementation of stormwater control infrastructure projects.

Requires the EPA Administrator to conduct a survey of capital improvement needs for projects eligible for state water pollution control revolving funds at least every 4 years.

Establishes a grant program for states to bridge the digital divide by deploying broadband to unserved and underserved areas and connecting community anchor institutions.

Defines 'unserved' locations as those lacking access to 25/3 Mbps broadband and 'underserved' as those lacking access to 100/20 Mbps broadband, based on broadband DATA maps.

Requires broadband providers to submit data to the FCC for creating public broadband maps. The Secretary of Commerce must also provide census data on housing units to improve map accuracy.

Mandates the FCC create a public, online map to serve as the central source of information on all federally funded broadband infrastructure projects.

Amends the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program by extending project deadlines, changing rules for unspent funds, and clarifying administrative expense limits for grant recipients.

Establishes a competitive grant program for entities to construct, improve, or acquire middle mile broadband infrastructure, aiming to reduce costs for connecting unserved and underserved areas.

Requires a detailed financial analysis comparing public and private financing options for transportation projects costing over $750 million that seek certain federal loans.

Applies domestic content procurement preferences to federal financial assistance programs for infrastructure, excluding certain aggregates like cement, sand, and gravel.

Establishes a program to provide grants and expert services to state and local governments to facilitate and evaluate public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.

Establishes a pilot program to provide grants for purchasing electric or low-emitting ferries and for reducing emissions from existing ferries.

Establishes a program to provide funds to states to ensure basic essential ferry service is provided to rural areas.

Extends various federal taxes that fund the Highway Trust Fund, including taxes on fuel and heavy vehicles, from 2022 and 2023 to 2028 and 2029, respectively.

Allows the use of tax-exempt private activity bonds to finance qualified broadband projects in areas where more than 50% of households lack access to specified minimum internet speeds.

Modifies the tax code to exclude certain contributions to the capital of regulated water and sewerage disposal utilities from the utility's gross income.

Directs the Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize construction projects that benefit economically disadvantaged communities and waives certain total project cost limitations for funded projects.

Mandates that 49% of funds for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds be provided as principal forgiveness or grants, easing the financial burden on recipients.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider specific project types when awarding airport terminal grants, including those that increase capacity, improve accessibility, and enhance energy efficiency.

Specifies that grants to Amtrak for the Northeast Corridor and National Network must be used for capital projects to eliminate deferred maintenance backlogs and requires detailed spending plans.

Creates a competitive grant program for municipalities and community-owned utilities to repair, rehabilitate, or replace natural gas distribution pipeline systems.