What is the ARRA, or “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009”?
The ARRA, or “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” appropriates Federal funds for the purpose of stimulating economic recovery. The law was signed by the President on February 17, 2009 as Public Law 111-5. You may access the complete text of the Act here. The Department of Transportation has received funding to carry out ten transportation infrastructure investment programs.