COLUMBIA, SC — The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make a much-needed investment in South Carolina’s crumbling infrastructure including roads, bridges, and transportation systems. The White House released new data highlighting just how impactful this legislation will be in South Carolina.
“South Carolinians will not forget that Senator Tim Scott voted AGAINST even beginning debate on this historic legislation which is desperately needed across the state,” said SCDP Chair Trav Robertson, Jr. “Despite inaction from South Carolina Republicans like Henry McMaster, who refused to request funds for municipalities from the American Rescue Plan, the Biden-Harris Administration is continuing to deliver for South Carolina families and communities.
Here is how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would deliver for South Carolina:
- Based on formula funding alone, South Carolina would expect to receive $4.6 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $274 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years
- Based on formula funding alone, South Carolina would expect to receive $4.9 billion over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state
- Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, South Carolina would expect to receive $70 million over five years to support the expansion of an EV charging network in the state. South Carolina would also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to EV charging in the bill.
- Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, South Carolina would receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to at least 405,000 South Carolinians who currently lack it. And, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 1,512,000 or 29% of people in South Carolina would be eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which would help low-income families afford internet access.
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