"A Valuable Investment" in Utah: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Becomes Law

Statement

Utahns across the state this week applauded the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This bipartisan infrastructure legislation, which was negotiated by U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) and his colleagues, represents the largest investment in physical infrastructure in our nation's history. Details on how the bill will benefit Utah can be found here, and text of the legislation can be found here.

"Today's signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a victory for all Americans," Senator Romney and his colleagues said after the President signed the bill into law yesterday. "When Congress puts America's needs over politics, we make genuine progress. We were proud to work together on this historic investment in our nation's core infrastructure to modernize roads and bridges, strengthen rail and transit systems, upgrade ports, expand broadband access, improve water systems, and increase the resiliency of the nation's energy grid. It strengthens our economy without raising taxes or increasing inflation. This legislation will positively impact every American."

"We're thrilled with [money] for the Navajo Utah Water Settlement to bring drinking water to our Navajo neighbors. Also, happy to see other Utah priorities, like the Central Utah Project and [money] for water storage, drought, [and] fire mitigation. Thanks to Senator Romney for the great work." --Utah Governor Spencer Cox

"On behalf of cities and towns statewide, we appreciate the historic investment in infrastructure in the IIJA. As the fastest growing state in the country, improving our existing and future infrastructure is critical for our economy, our air quality, and our quality of life. This bill reflects collaboration with our federal partners, creates certainty of funding for our communities, and allows opportunities to tackle our growth related challenges with forward looking solutions." --Dawn Ramsey, South Jordan Mayor and President, Utah League of Cities and Towns

"Senator Romney, I want to personally thank you for your support of the infrastructure bill and thank you for your leadership on this. Utah really needs this kind of visionary thinking and leadership and I want to offer whatever personal support I can. Again, thank you for your leadership and you have my full personal support." --Mike Caldwell, Mayor, City of Ogden, and Past President, League of Cities and Towns

"I appreciate Senator Romney's work to reach a compromise which can garner bipartisan support for an infrastructure bill our country and our state desperately need. Once again, the Senator has demonstrated his commitment to bipartisan leadership. I recognize this is a bill which does not please everyone, however, improving our transportation and broadband infrastructure is critical to our economic competitiveness in global markets and to provide good-paying jobs for our citizens. I support this bill both in my capacity as Mayor and as Chair of the Wasatch Front Regional Council." --Jeff Silvestrini, Mayor, City of Millcreek and Chair, Wasatch Front Regional Council

"Cache Valley is facing unprecedented growth and at the same time, we find ourselves in the midst of historic drought. The Senate infrastructure legislation makes valuable investments not just in roads, bridges, transit and airports, but also much need water infrastructure and specifically western drought resilience for agriculture and communities, something we desperately need right now." --Holly Daines, Mayor, Logan City

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