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MI HR0216
Resolution
Status
11/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donavan McKinney
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to support H.R. 5356, the National Infrastructure Bank Act, which would create a $5 trillion public bank providing loans exclusively for infrastructure projects without requiring new federal spending or taxes
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Cites the American Society of Civil Engineers' C- grade for both U.S. and Michigan infrastructure, with a $2.5 trillion national investment gap that could cost $10 trillion in GDP and 3 million jobs by 2039
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Highlights Michigan-specific infrastructure problems: 33% of roads in poor condition, 11% of bridges structurally deficient, 300,000-500,000 lead water service lines, a 141,000-unit housing shortage, and a $2 billion Detroit Public Schools repair gap
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Notes the National Infrastructure Bank model follows precedent set by similar institutions under Presidents Washington, Madison, Lincoln, and Roosevelt
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Documents widespread support from 29 state legislatures, numerous Michigan city councils (Detroit, Dearborn Heights, Highland Park, Inkster, Hamtramck, Romulus, Redford Township), and national organizations including labor unions and minority business groups
Legislative Description
A resolution urging Congress to support a National Infrastructure Bank as embodied in H.R. 5356 or equivalent legislation.
A resolution urging Congress to support a National Infrastructure Bank as embodied in H.R. 5356 or equivalent legislation.:
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
11/12/2025