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AL HJR67

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2021

AI Summary

  • Endorses the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2020 and urges Congress to enact the legislation swiftly
  • Cites American Society of Civil Engineers' 2017 D+ rating for national infrastructure and identifies at least $2.1 trillion in unfunded infrastructure needs
  • Notes the proposed National Infrastructure Bank would lend $4 trillion for infrastructure projects, create 25 million new jobs, require Davis-Bacon wages and Buy American provisions, and be capitalized through existing Treasury debt without creating new federal debt
  • Identifies potential Alabama-specific funding uses including bridge and road updates, high-speed rail development, airport industry expansion, and school improvements
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to all members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation

Legislative Description

National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2020, endorsed

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

2/24/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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