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Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1235| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025 establishes the Federal Infrastructure Bank (Bank) as a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Federal Infrastructure Bank Holding Company (Holding Company). The Bank's core purpose is to facilitate investment in, and the long-term financing of, economically viable United States infrastructure projects that provide a public benefit. It will provide equity investments, direct loans, indirect loans, and loan guarantees to eligible entities for the planning, design, construction, operations, or maintenance of revenue-producing infrastructure projects. The Bank, which will operate under a national bank charter granted by the Comptroller of the Currency, is prohibited from accepting customer deposits or engaging in general commercial or investment banking activities. A significant provision mandates that not less than 10 percent of the Bank's investments must be allocated to infrastructure projects in rural areas . Crucially, the Bank is explicitly prohibited from funding infrastructure projects outside the United States or those owned, directed, controlled, financed, or influenced by the Government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or the People's Liberation Army. The Holding Company is authorized to issue equity securities and bonds, with restrictions on non-United States individuals and entities holding more than 25 percent of these securities, and a complete prohibition on entities affiliated with China or State Sponsors of Terrorism. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System will exercise oversight and supervisory authority over both the Holding Company and the Bank to ensure safe and sound operations. The bill also establishes an Infrastructure Guarantee Fund , grants tax exemption to the Holding Company and Bank (excluding real property), and introduces a new tax credit for qualified equity investments in the Holding Company, while explicitly stating that the Federal Government does not guarantee the assets of the Bank or Holding Company.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8682
Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-490
Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8682
    Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-490
    Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.

Transportation and Public Works

Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1235| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
The Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025 establishes the Federal Infrastructure Bank (Bank) as a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Federal Infrastructure Bank Holding Company (Holding Company). The Bank's core purpose is to facilitate investment in, and the long-term financing of, economically viable United States infrastructure projects that provide a public benefit. It will provide equity investments, direct loans, indirect loans, and loan guarantees to eligible entities for the planning, design, construction, operations, or maintenance of revenue-producing infrastructure projects. The Bank, which will operate under a national bank charter granted by the Comptroller of the Currency, is prohibited from accepting customer deposits or engaging in general commercial or investment banking activities. A significant provision mandates that not less than 10 percent of the Bank's investments must be allocated to infrastructure projects in rural areas . Crucially, the Bank is explicitly prohibited from funding infrastructure projects outside the United States or those owned, directed, controlled, financed, or influenced by the Government of the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or the People's Liberation Army. The Holding Company is authorized to issue equity securities and bonds, with restrictions on non-United States individuals and entities holding more than 25 percent of these securities, and a complete prohibition on entities affiliated with China or State Sponsors of Terrorism. The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System will exercise oversight and supervisory authority over both the Holding Company and the Bank to ensure safe and sound operations. The bill also establishes an Infrastructure Guarantee Fund , grants tax exemption to the Holding Company and Bank (excluding real property), and introduces a new tax credit for qualified equity investments in the Holding Company, while explicitly stating that the Federal Government does not guarantee the assets of the Bank or Holding Company.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8682
Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-490
Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8682
    Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-490
    Federal Infrastructure Bank Act of 2023


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted