WASHINGTON (WV News) — The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is headed to the House of Representatives after the Senate passed the legislation on a 69-30 vote Tuesday. The bill would bring at least $3.8 billion to West Virginia for infrastructure investments over the next five years.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said the state would benefit greatly from enactment of the bill.

“West Virginia has 1,545 bridges and over 3,200 miles of highway in poor condition, and 32 % of trains and other transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. At least 258,000 West Virginians have no broadband access. ... Our bipartisan bill will help West Virginia, and every other state in the nation, address the infrastructure needs of the nation while creating good-paying jobs and growing the economy,” he said.

“This type of investment hasn’t been made in three decades,” Manchin said. “And today, the Senate passed our bipartisan legislation to help America compete in the 21st century. This success proves to the nation, and the entire world, that Congress is not broken, and when we create compromise together by reaching across the aisle and forging true relationships, we can accomplish big things.

“I have always said that the best politics is good government, and I’m incredibly proud of my bipartisan colleagues for their tireless efforts to get this across the finish line and deliver on this major investment in the needs of America.”

The bill includes $65 billion for broadband; $110 billion for roads, bridges and major projects; $65 billion for power and grid; $47.2 billion for resiliency; $66 billion for passenger and freight rail; $11 billion for safety; $39.2 billion for public transit; $25 billion for airports; and $55 billion for water infrastructure.

West Virginia is estimated to benefit significantly from the bill, with a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 258,000 West Virginians who currently lack it, according to a release from Manchin’s office.

Based on formula funding alone, West Virginia would expect to receive $3 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs, $506 million for bridge replacement and repairs over five years, and $196 million over five years to improve public transportation options across the state.

West Virginia also can compete for funds in the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and for part of the nearly $16 billion in the bill dedicated for major projects that will deliver substantial economic benefits to communities.

The Energy Infrastructure Act became Division D of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Under Division D, West Virginia stands to benefit through investments in funding for energy technologies and demonstration projects; plugging orphan wells and reclaiming abandoned mine lands; grid resilience, transmission and cybersecurity; clean energy supply chains; and natural resources.

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. and a ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, served as the Republican floor manager throughout the debate process and voted in favor of the legislation Tuesday.

“After months of negotiating and a long amendment process where both parties were able to have their voices heard, the Senate voted in a bipartisan way to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” she said. “This legislation reflects our commitment to keeping Americans safe, improving our global competitiveness and growing our economy. It also includes transformative wins for West Virginia and our entire nation.”

Capito said she is “incredibly proud” that the foundation of the legislation is based on two bipartisan bills — the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act and the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act — and was built on discussions and negotiations she has had with the White House over several weeks to define infrastructure needs.

“The inclusion of our bills in the package means West Virginia will receive funding for programs and areas I have long supported, like roads, bridges, water and wastewater projects, construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System and more,” she said. “As a member of the Commerce Committee, I am also glad to see that this package makes major broadband investments that will help tremendously with closing the digital divide in our country, something that has been a top priority for me since day one.”

Capito delivered several Senate floor speeches during the debate process, highlighting the significant investments the legislation will make nationwide and in West Virginia, specifically.

According to Capito, the bill also:

— Includes a large infusion into the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs), which West Virginia stands to benefit from. Specifically, the bill authorizes $143,104,000 over five years of Drinking Water SRF funds and $223,230,000 over five years of Clean Water SRFs for West Virginia.

— Invests $2.48 billion in primary airports each year for five years, which includes airports in Charleston, Huntington, Lewisburg and Clarksburg.

— Invest $20 million in airports participating in the Federal Aviation Administration’s Contract Tower Program, which includes the Wheeling/Ohio County, Morgantown, Parkersburg/Wood County and Greenbrier Valley airports.

— Provides $2.5 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects to reduce inland flooding in states like West Virginia.

— Provides $200 million for environmental infrastructure assistance authorities under theCorps of Engineers, including the three authorities in West Virginia that support water and wastewater improvement projects.

— Provides $1 billion to the Appalachian Regional Commission for economic and community development activities in the region, including broadband deployment.

“The American people elected us to do tough work, and tough compromises are necessary to develop and pass bipartisan legislation like we did today,” Capito said. “The core infrastructure investments that will result from this legislation are all investments not just for now, but also for the next generation. I’m glad that both sides were able to work together to make this legislation a reality and push it across the finish line in the Senate. I urge my friends in the House to move swiftly so we can send it to the president’s desk and deliver results for the American people.”