The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act  (IIJA), signed into law in late 2021, represents a significant milestone in the transformation of U.S. infrastructure toward an accessible and electrified transportation system, modernized buildings and lighting, a more resilient grid, and a more efficient and expanded domestic manufacturing sector.

The IIJA’s nearly $450 billion investment in energy and electrification projects will unlock huge opportunities for American businesses and workers—including the more than 370,000 men and women employed by U.S. electrical manufacturers—spurring economic growth and innovation that will define the next chapter of our nation’s history. 

NEMA played an active role in supporting the passage of this legislation by directly engaging Members of Congress and key committee staff. Of the nearly $450 billion set aside for energy and electrification projects that will benefit our industry, NEMA’s work secured nearly $42 billion in almost a dozen key policy provisions.

Now, we are focused on ensuring the law’s proper implementation and helping our members navigate its many details and opportunities. 

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