The BUILD GREEN Infrastructure and Jobs Act would establish a $50 billion annual grant program for green transportation infrastructure projects from 2025 through 2034. The program would fund electrified transportation projects such as electric bus systems, light rail, commuter rail, electric vehicle charging stations at ports, and e-bike sharing programs, with at least $15 billion annually directed to public transit. Eligible recipients include states, local governments, transit agencies, ports, tribal nations, and regional partnerships. The legislation prioritizes funding for disadvantaged and frontline communities, requiring that at least 40 percent of grants go to such areas, and sets aside 30-40 percent for rural projects and 60-70 percent for urban areas. Grant recipients must comply with strong labor standards including a minimum wage of $17 per hour (indexed annually), prevailing wage requirements for construction workers, paid family and medical leave, fair scheduling practices, and project labor agreements for construction projects. The bill also requires projects to use renewable energy and meet environmental standards, dedicate at least 5 percent of grant funds to workforce training, and demonstrate how they will avoid displacing workers in the transition to zero-emission transportation.
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