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Witness tells House committee regulatory delays are eroding IIJA funds; urges faster, flexible use
Summary
A witness told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that regulatory delays are increasing costs for projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and recommended streamlining processes, using formula funding for predictability and giving state DOTs more flexibility.
A witness told the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that regulatory delays are reducing the purchasing power of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and urged faster, more flexible use of federal money.
The comment came during a committee question-and-answer on funding mechanisms and project delivery. The witness said delayed projects cost more and urged officials to "streamline any and all processes" so states can "put the money to work as quickly as possible." The witness also argued that formula funding provides predictability for long-term needs.
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