Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Nov 18, 2021

Summary

Creates a special team to manage spending from the big infrastructure law, making sure money for roads, internet, and water is used well.

What problem does this solve?

The government passed a massive law to fund projects across the country, but spending that much money well is very difficult. This order creates a White House task force to coordinate the work and ensure the money is spent efficiently and fairly.

What does this order do?

Creates an infrastructure task force

Establishes the Infrastructure Implementation Task Force within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate the effective use of funds from the new law.

Sets spending priorities for all agencies

Directs all government agencies to prioritize efficient spending, creating union jobs, buying American-made goods, building climate-resilient projects, and investing in disadvantaged communities.

Appoints a White House infrastructure coordinator

Creates a new position, the White House Infrastructure Coordinator, to co-chair the task force and lead the implementation efforts from within the White House.

Focuses on equitable investment

Requires agencies to invest public money equitably, highlighting the Justice40 Initiative, which aims for 40 percent of benefits from climate and clean energy investments to help disadvantaged communities.

Names key cabinet members to the task force

Includes the Secretaries of Transportation, Energy, Commerce, Labor, and others as members of the task force to ensure coordination across the government.

Who does this affect?

State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments
Construction and manufacturing workers
Disadvantaged communities

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures coordinated and effective spending

Creates a central task force to manage one of the largest investment laws in history. This helps prevent waste and makes sure different government agencies work together toward the same goals, like rebuilding roads and expanding internet access.

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Promotes specific policy goals

Uses the task force to push the administration's priorities. It directs all projects to focus on creating union jobs, buying American-made materials, and ensuring that 40% of climate-related benefits go to disadvantaged communities.

When does this start?

This executive order became effective on November 15, 2021, when it was signed.