Georgia CommonsHR 131: Creation of a National Infrastructure Bank; express support
Last action February 5, 2025 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would formally express support for a proposed federal National Infrastructure Bank, urging Congress to pass HR 4052 or similar legislation to fund infrastructure projects nationwide, including in Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change Georgia law. It states the Georgia House of Representatives' support for a federal proposal, HR 4052, that would create a National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) in Congress. The resolution lays out Georgia-specific infrastructure problems, including low grades for roads, wastewater, and dams from the American Society of Civil Engineers, a lack of public sewer access for many Georgians, thousands of lead water service lines, and a shortage of affordable rental housing. The resolution argues the NIB would be funded through existing Treasury debt rather than new federal taxes, and would pay for roads, bridges, schools, housing, and rail projects. It directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Georgia's congressional delegation, the Governor, and the President, but it does not create any Georgia program, spend any state money, or bind Congress to act.
What the bill does
- States the Georgia House of Representatives' support for HR 4052, a federal bill that would create a National Infrastructure Bank.
- Urges Congress to pass HR 4052 or similar legislation to fund national infrastructure projects.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Georgia's congressional delegation, the Governor, and the President.
- Creates no new Georgia law, program, funding, or state agency requirement; it is a statement of position only.
Who it affects
The resolution primarily addresses Georgia's congressional delegation, the Governor, and the President, urging them to support or act on federal infrastructure financing legislation. It also references Georgians affected by infrastructure gaps, including renters facing housing shortages and residents relying on aging water and sewer systems.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any Georgia statute or fund any project. Its practical effect is to put the Georgia House on record favoring a federal financing tool that, if Congress created it, could send money toward roads, water systems, and housing in Georgia.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses cite Georgia's 2024 ASCE infrastructure grades, including C+ overall, D for transit, and D+ for dams.
- The whereas clauses cite specific Georgia figures: $2.7 billion in unmet wastewater needs, 86,000 lead service lines, and a shortage of 214,000 affordable rental units.
- The resolved clause states House support for HR 4052 or equivalent congressional legislation creating a National Infrastructure Bank.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Georgia's congressional delegation, the Governor, and the President.
From the bill
“the members of this body support HR 4052 or any equivalent congressional legislation made to create a National Infrastructure Bank to finance urgently needed infrastructure projects.”
“half of all Georgians do not have access to public sewer service, and wastewater needs total $2.7 billion”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- Mack Jackson (D, HD-128)
- Floyd Griffin (D, HD-149)
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
- Tangie Herring (D, HD-145)
- Sylvia Baker (D, HD-064)
Topics
- infrastructure funding
- water and sewer systems
- affordable housing
- National Infrastructure Bank
- Georgia congressional delegation