United for Infrastructure Newsletter | June 1, 2026
Save the Date: Infrastructure Week 2027
Building on the incredible momentum and success of Infrastructure Week 2026, we are thrilled to announce that Infrastructure Week 2027 will take place May 17-21, 2027.
As we look ahead to next year, United for Infrastructure remains committed to the work started 14 years ago, the continued push for robust and sustained infrastructure funding. We will continue to closely follow the BUILD America 250 Act as it moves through the legislative process, ensuring that the priorities of our partners and communities, including substantial funding, permitting reform, a solvent Highway Trust Fund, and investments in workforce, innovation, and resilience, remain at the forefront of the national conversation.
Look back on Infrastructure Week 2026
In the News: Media and Partner Publications
A roundup of articles from media outlets and partner organizations covering Infrastructure Week 2026
The Runway | Transportation and Infrastructure Republican Leader
Chairman Sam Graves highlighted Infrastructure Week in his monthly newsletter.
Bentley Systems and partners Stantec, ACEC, and the Cornell Brooks Center for Infrastructure hosted TIP Washington D.C. during Infrastructure Week.
Bentley Systems | America’s Infrastructure Is Stuck in the Analog Era. Bentley Is Helping Bring It Into the Digital Age During Infrastructure Week in Washington, D.C.
A transmission line that takes one day to design still takes a decade to build. Bentley is in Washington this week making the case that AI and digital twins can cut through the permitting maze and make federal transportation funding go further.
National Association of Manufacturers | NAM Hosts Infrastructure Week Kickoff, Leads Talk on Permitting Reform
To kick off Infrastructure Week 2026 events, NAM, in partnership with United for Infrastructure, hosted a reception on Monday at its headquarters that brought together more than 200 key federal policymakers, industry leaders and state transportation officials.
National League of Cities | Infrastructure Week 2026: Takeaways for Local Governments
NLC was proud to participate in a coalition group with United for Infrastructure to celebrate Infrastructure Week 2026. We know that a stronger America depends on modern, reliable infrastructure, and achieving that goal requires collaboration across sectors.
Lucas County Engineer Mike Pniewski's trip to D.C. was covered by local Ohio news. Pniewski is also part of UFI's Building a Stronger America campaign.
WTVG - ABC 13 | Lucas County engineer joins national push for infrastructure funding
County Engineer Mike Pniewski is in D.C., joining thousands of county leaders from across the country asking Congress for steadier, long-term money to fix roads, bridges and safety upgrades.
Tunnel Business Magazine | SFPUC Marks Infrastructure Week, Highlighting Projects That Keep San Francisco Running
As Infrastructure Week 2026 brings national attention to the infrastructure that keeps communities running, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is highlighting major projects that strengthen the essential water, clean power, and sewer systems San Francisco relies on every day.
Ongoing Coverage of the BUILD America 250 Act
ARTBA | BUILD America 250 Act Advances Out of Committee
What’s next: Three other committees in the House of Representatives will consider parts of the legislation before the full chamber acts. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has indicated he would like to consider the bill in June. In the Senate, the Environment and Public Works Committee is planning to release the highway portion of their bill by July 4. The Banking, Commerce and Finance Committees must also develop sections of the bill before Senate floor consideration.
POLITICO | House panel OKs rail safety measure pushed by White House
A pressure campaign by the White House to attach rail safety language to a surface transportation bill succeeded Thursday — a major political win for Vice President JD Vance, who has long championed the effort.
WSJ | Driving an Electric Vehicle Could Cost You an Extra $130 a Year
If a proposed House of Representatives bill becomes law, electric-vehicle owners would face an annual, nationwide registration fee to chip in for road repairs—but EV advocates say those drivers would be asked to do too much.
CCJ Digital | Bill establishing federal rules for driverless trucks is working its way through Congress
The BUILD America 250 Act also includes language that would for the first time create a comprehensive federal policy framework to regulate the safe deployment of autonomous trucks.
Transport Topics | Highway Bill Would Expand Access to Truck Parking
A $580 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill under House consideration would require the Department of Transportation to establish a grant program aimed at expanding parking access for commercial vehicles.
Let’s build a stronger America together
Building A Stronger America is a national campaign calling for robust, sustained federal infrastructure funding, Highway Trust Fund solvency, streamlined permitting, and investments in resilience, innovation, and workforce development. We are spotlight voices from across the country — leaders, workers, and advocates — sharing how investments in surface transportation, water, broadband, and resilience strengthen communities and drive economic growth.
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