This visit marked Vice President Harris’ first trip to Puerto Rico since taking office. Her previous visit to the island was in 2017, where she witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
First Lady Jill Biden visits Puerto Rico to show support for military families
The First Lady took advantage of the moment to reiterate Puerto Rico’s importance for her husband’s administration.
Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Florida within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 1.2 million lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Floridians and to protect children’s health.
Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for Florida
In Florida, $14 billion in funding has been announced, with nearly 400 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Over $10 billion will go to transit upgrades, and another $800 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
Biden invests $5 billion to support rural communities, including in Florida
The City of Freeport will use both a $4.9 million loan and a nearly $900,000 grant to expand a waste-water treatment facility in the city.
Florida Gets $1.2 Billion for High-Speed Internet Expansion From Biden’s Infrastructure Law
This funding’s aim is to help connect the estimated 8.5 million families and small businesses nationwide that still haven’t been able to access the full capabilities of modern technology.
South Florida to Get Over $70 Million to Replace Rail Vehicles Through Biden’s Infrastructure Law
This funding will support new locomotives and passenger cars, as well as improve reliability, safety, and accessibility.
What Florida Has Gotten Out Of Biden’s Infrastructure Law (So Far)
In Florida, at least 175 infrastructure projects have been announced so far, and more are in the works. Here’s a look at the work that’s being done in the Sunshine State and how it helps Floridians.