President Biden Signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Into Law

The outdoor recreation industry was represented at today’s $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill signing by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable President Jessica Turner. The RV Industry Association’s Government Affairs team worked closely with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Congress, and the Biden Administration to advance key RV industry priorities in the new law. The government affairs team is looking forward to working with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable and key federal agencies to continue to address supply chain issues and to implement these critical infrastructure programs that the RV and outdoor recreation industries are reliant on for safe and adequate access to our nation’s most iconic outdoor destinations.

After months of negotiations, a massive bipartisan infrastructure bill that promises significant investments in every pocket of the country got President Joe Biden's signature on Monday.

"My fellow Americans, today I want you to know we hear you, and we see you. The bill I'm about to sign into law is proof that, despite the cynics, Democrats and Republicans can come together and deliver results," Biden said. "We can deliver real results for real people we see in ways that really matter each and every day to each person out there. And we're taking a monumental step forward to 'Build Back Better' as a nation."

Biden was joined by a bipartisan group for the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signing at a White House ceremony -- marking a major victory for lawmakers from both parties who committed to working in a bipartisan way and even more so for Biden, who campaigned on a promise to work across the aisle.

"For too long, we've talked about having the best economy in the world. We've talked about asserting American leadership around the world with the best and the safest roads, railways, ports, and airports. Here in Washington, we've heard countless speeches, promises, and white papers from the experts," Biden said. "But today, we are finally getting it done. And my message to the American people is: America is moving again. And your life is going to change for the better."

The infrastructure package, with $550 billion in new spending, will address the nation's core infrastructure needs including $110 billion for highways, roads and bridges, $66 billion for passenger rail, $65 billion in high-speed internet, $55 billion for water, $39 billion in public transit, $25 billion for airports, $7.5 billion for electric vehicle charging stations, and $17 billion for ports, among other areas.

"We got it done, America," Vice President Kamala Harris said with a smile.

The White House said the plan will create on average 1.5 million jobs per year over the next decade.

Read the full article from ABC News here.