King Statement After President Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Into Law

Statement

U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today released the following statement after President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a historic investment in America's infrastructure. Senator King, who attended today's signing ceremony at the White House, was a member of the bipartisan group heavily involved in the negotiation of the bill from an initial Oval Office conversation onwards, securing major priorities in the final package, including a $65 billion investment in broadband.

"The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation investment in the infrastructure that powers our economy and ties Maine communities together," said Senator King. "From roads and bridges to water infrastructure and the electrical grid, these investments will create good-paying jobs and have an immense impact on the day-to-day lives of Maine people across our state. Above all, I'm thrilled by the package's $65 billion in broadband funding. We've seen during the pandemic that an affordable, high speed broadband connection is a fundamental part of modern life, and these funds will go a long way to ensuring that every Maine person -- no matter where they live -- will be able to fully access the economic, education, and healthcare opportunities of the 21st century. It's nearly impossible to capture just how much good this will do for the State of Maine -- but in the months and years ahead, we will see the legislation's impacts unfold before our eyes and throughout our communities. I'm deeply grateful for the partnership of all who helped enact this historic package into law; it is absolutely essential, and today we got it done."

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