Blueprint America

Tom McNamara, Blueprint America

What has often been referenced as a new New Deal, similar to initiatives instituted during the Great Depression, the following is a breakdown of federal funds from Congress’ economic stimulus devoted to projects or spending that is related to or will affect infrastructure in the U.S.

[Education] [Energy] [General Infrastructure] [State Block Grants]

EDUCATION
$47 billion	Though much of the funds are dedicated to prevent cuts in state aid to school districts, there is flexibility to also use the money for school modernization and repair.
ENERGY
$5 billion	To weatherize modest-income homes.
$11 billion	To develop the “smart electricity grid” to reduce waste.
$13.9 billion	In subsidized loans for renewable energy projects.
$6.3 billion	In state energy efficiency and clean energy grants.
$4.5 billion	To make federal buildings more energy efficient.
GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE
$27 billion	For highway and bridge construction and repair.
$8.4 billion	For mass transit.
$8 billion	For construction of high-speed railways.
$1.3 billion	For Amtrak.
$4.6 billion	For projects for the Army Corps of Engineers.
$4 billion	In public housing improvements.
$6.4 billion	For clean and drinking water projects.
$7 billion	To expand broadband Internet service to underserved areas.
STATE BLOCK GRANTS
$8 billion	In aid to states to relieve budget deficits.

Sources: American Public Transportation Association, The Associated Press, House Appropriations and Ways and Means committees, Library of Congress (W.P.A. images), Senate Appropriations and Finance committees, The Wall Street Journal