Transportation and Infrastructure
Oregon will soon receive more than $92 million in federal money from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to strengthen drinking and wastewater systems and replace lead service lines and pipes. This funding is the first round of a five-year investment authorized by the new law. "Access to safe and reliable drinking water is critical for our communities to stay healthy and thrive," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) in a news release.
Oregon will receive over $92 million to strengthen drinking and wastewater systems across the state, according to Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. The funds are the first of a five-year investment under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Jobs Act. Additionally, funds will be directed toward replacing dangerous lead service lines and pipes. "Access to safe and reliable drinking water is critical for our communities to stay healthy and thrive," Bonamici said.
Oregon's Congressional delegation recently sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Office of Management and Budget urging funding for the state's port infrastructure as the Army Corps implements the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA). The letter was signed by U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and U.S. Reps. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Kurt Schrader (D-OR).
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S.