PA HR173

Pennsylvania House Resolution urging Congress to establish a National Infrastructure Bank (NIB), a proposed $5 trillion federally-capitalized institution to finance infrastructure projects without new taxes or spending

Cites ASCE's 2025 national infrastructure grade of C and Pennsylvania's C- grade, with over $9 trillion needed nationally and a $3.7 trillion funding gap based on current investment levels

Highlights Pennsylvania-specific infrastructure deficits: $10.2 billion water system funding gap, $18 billion annually for bridges, $8.4 billion for wastewater, $6.7 billion for stormwater, and $4.6 billion for SEPTA capital needs

NIB projected to create 25 million jobs with prevailing wages, "Buy America" provisions, and disadvantaged business enterprise contracts, while growing the federal economy by 5% annually

Resolution has support from 30 state legislatures, national organizations including the National Association of Counties, and Pennsylvania endorsements from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Allentown, Lancaster, and Allegheny County