This December 2021 briefing from the Port of Seattle outlines how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021, allocates $1.2 trillion in infrastructure funding across various sectors. For ports and aviation specifically, the law provides $20 billion for airports, $5 billion for FAA facilities and equipment, and $5.225 billion for seaports, among other transportation investments. The briefing was prepared to inform the StART (Sea-Tac Airport Roundtable) committee about funding opportunities relevant to port and community priorities.Open full document
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A StART briefing by Port of Seattle Senior Manager of Federal Government Relations Eric Schinfeld summarizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021. 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, and $5.225 billion for seaports.