This January 2022 briefing by Port of Seattle staff outlines how the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed by President Biden in November 2021, allocates $1.2 trillion across transportation and infrastructure priorities. Of particular relevance to the Port of Seattle, the law includes $20 billion for airports, $5 billion for FAA facilities and equipment, and $5.225 billion for seaports, alongside billions more in competitive grant programs that ports can apply for. The briefing was presented to the Highline Forum, a community body focused on issues related to Sea-Tac Airport and surrounding neighborhoods.Open full document
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A briefing presented to the Highline Forum by Port of Seattle staff on January 26, 2022, summarizing the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act signed by President Biden. The presentation outlines the $1.2 trillion investment across various infrastructure categories, with specific focus on port-relevant provisions including $20 billion for airports, $5 billion for FAA facilities, $5.225 billion for seaports, and $27.1 billion in port-eligible transportation funding.