Florida Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “C” Grade
October 27, 2021
On Wednesday, October 27, the Florida Section of ASCE unveiled the 2021 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure, the section’s first report card since 2016. The report assigned the state’s systems a cumulative grade of “C”, which is higher than the national grade of “C-“ and consistent with the state’s “C” grade in its previous 2016......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/regulating-pfas-epa-announces-roadmap-to-address-forever-chemicals/">Regulating PFAS: EPA Announces “Roadmap” to Address Forever ChemicalsRegulating PFAS: EPA Announces “Roadmap” to Address Forever Chemicals
October 21, 2021
On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put forward its plan to address the challenges posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The PFAS Strategic Roadmap outlines EPA’s plan of action to address the public health and environmental threats these substances pose. The plan was produced by the EPA PFAS Council, which was established by......
October 21, 2021
This year, as everyone comes together on October 21 to Imagine a Day Without Water, it is important to remember the vital importance of our nation’s infrastructure in providing us with clean and safe water. More than 2 million miles of underground pipes provide millions of people with safe drinking water. Wastewater infrastructure, including more......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/congressional-committees-meet-to-discuss-hurricane-ida-response/">Congressional Committees Meet to Discuss Hurricane Ida ResponseCongressional Committees Meet to Discuss Hurricane Ida Response
October 07, 2021
As Congress continues to negotiate passage of President Biden’s agenda, multiple committees met this week to discuss the administration’s response to Hurricane Ida, which caused nearly 100 deaths and resulted in billions of dollars in damage from Louisiana up into the northeast. On September 30, Congress passed a continuing resolution to extend government funded, but......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/myths-and-facts-infrastructure-investment-jobs-act/">Myths And Facts: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs ActMyths And Facts: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
September 23, 2021
ASCE’s Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives team has been focused the past few months on working with ASCE members to press Congress to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), over $550 billion in new investments for physical infrastructure assets from roads to water systems to our electric grid and more. During our outreach......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-passes-continuing-resolution-to-keep-government-open-through-dec-3/">House Passes Continuing Resolution To Keep Government Open Through Dec. 3House Passes Continuing Resolution To Keep Government Open Through Dec. 3
September 22, 2021
The House of Representatives on Sept. 21 passed a continuing resolution that does not include an extension for transportation programs, signaling Congressional leaders may be prepared to agree on a significant infrastructure bill before federal funding authority expires. House members are expected to consider the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by Sept. 27, just......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/house-committees-move-forward-with-reconciliation-legislation/">House Committees Move Forward With Reconciliation LegislationHouse Committees Move Forward With Reconciliation Legislation
September 16, 2021
This month, the House of Representatives began the process of writing their proposed $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package following passage of a budget resolution in August. Along with of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the reconciliation package marks a critical step in President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda. Unlike the bipartisan......
South Carolina Civil Engineers Give the State’s Infrastructure a “D+” Grade
September 08, 2021
On Wednesday, September 8, the South Carolina Section of ASCE unveiled the 2021 Report Card for South Carolina’s Infrastructure, the first report card ever issues by the South Carolina Section. The report assigned the state’s systems a cumulative grade of “D+” which is below the national grade of “C-.” The report analyzed eight categories of......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/hurricane-ida-wreaks-havoc-but-louisianas-levees-hold-firm/">Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc, but Louisiana’s Levees Hold FirmHurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc, but Louisiana’s Levees Hold Firm
September 02, 2021
Throughout New Orleans, Louisiana, residents are still beset with remnants of Hurricane Katrina 16 years after it made landfall, breaching New Orleans’ levees and ultimately devastating communities, leading to 1,800 deaths. On the 16th anniversary of the tragic storm, the very same region was besieged by Hurricane Ida, which reached winds of 150 miles per......
Link to Post:https://infrastructurereportcard.org/senate-passes-historic-infrastructure-package/">Senate Passes Historic Infrastructure PackageSenate Passes Historic Infrastructure Package
August 11, 2021
ASCE scored a significant legislative victory this week with the Senate passage of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The bipartisan bill passed by a vote of 69 – 30, with 19 Republicans joining Democrats. The legislation marks the largest U.S. infrastructure investment in generations; $550 billion in new spending over the......