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Alexandria, VA – August 2, 2021 – After weeks of intense negotiations, a bipartisan group of U. S. Senators recently announced agreement with the White House on a “traditional” infrastructure package. The
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act totals $550 billion in new spending on roads, bridges, airports, ports and rail among other items.
Subsequent to the announcement, the Senate voted to begin debate on a bipartisan infrastructure framework with 17 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats to advance the motion to proceed with consideration of the bill. The Senate is expected to consider the
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Federal funding package approved, includes millions for Western New York
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â Congressman Brian Higgins (D- NY26) announced approval of H.R. 4502 which is a package of seven appropriation bills making investments in federal programs and initiatives including infrastructure, education, small business and job opportunity.
The legislation now goes before the Senate for further consideration and would include the following for Western New York according to Higgins:
Transportation-HUD
Buffalo Naval Park: $490,000, requested by Higgins, for the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park to help with needed repairs for the USS The Sullivans, a national historic landmark.