Bill · H.R. 5356· House(119-HR-5356)
National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/15/2025
- Last activity
- 9/15/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Danny Davis
- Cosponsors
- - 65 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes a National Infrastructure Bank to help finance infrastructure projects and create jobs across the United States. The Bank will be set up as a government corporation and is authorized to raise up to $500,000,000,000 in capital stock and provide up to $5,000,000,000,000 in direct loans and financing. It will be governed by a 25-member Board of Directors appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The legislation also creates regional economic accelerator planning groups to identify local and regional infrastructure priorities. Additionally, the bill outlines specific criteria for project eligibility, labor standards, and oversight committees to monitor the Bank's operations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job Creation and Workforce Training: Section 205(d)(1)(D) ensures that projects funded by the Bank promote job creation, fair employment practices, and workforce development to train workers in new skills, including through union apprentice programs. This can directly benefit individuals looking for stable employment and specialized training in the trades.
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Support for Disadvantaged Communities: Section 203(h) and Section 207(a)(2) establish trust funds and specialized loan programs to subsidize loans for disadvantaged communities and areas of high unemployment. This provision helps ensure that economically distressed areas can secure funding for critical infrastructure that they might otherwise not be able to afford.
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Environmental and Public Health Improvements: Section 205(d)(1)(E) prioritizes infrastructure projects that provide environmental and public health benefits, such as reducing greenhouse gases, air and water pollution, and removing lead and other hazardous materials. This directly safeguards the health and well-being of local populations.
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Fair Labor Standards and Local Hiring: Section 213(b) and Section 213(g) mandate the payment of prevailing wages under the Davis-Bacon Act and encourage local hiring preferences. This benefits local workers by prioritizing veterans, individuals facing employment barriers, and underrepresented populations for construction jobs generated by the Bank.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Liability Risk for Taxpayers: Section 203(i) states that any losses incurred on loans, loan guarantees, or capital investments that exceed the Bank's loan-loss provisions shall be borne by the Secretary of the Treasury and are considered a contingent obligation backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. This means taxpayers could ultimately be on the hook if large-scale project defaults occur.
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Restrictions on Private Infrastructure Sales: Section 205(e) prohibits the Bank from providing financial assistance for any project that subsidizes or encourages the sale, lease, or private control of infrastructure currently owned or controlled by public entities. This restriction could limit flexibility for state and local governments wishing to utilize public-private partnerships to manage certain public assets.
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/26/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/3/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 11/19/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 32 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Brendan BoyleDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Laura FriedmanDemocrat · California
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Timothy KennedyDemocrat · New York
Teresa Leger FernandezDemocrat · New Mexico
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
John MannionDemocrat · New York
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Patrick RyanDemocrat · New York
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Gabe VasquezDemocrat · New Mexico
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey