Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank

06/08/2026

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 11AM ET, 8AM PT, ZOOM ROUNDTABLE

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY: NATIONAL BANKING BUILT AMERICA--HAMILTON, LINCOLN, AND FDR

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To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) will host a Zoom round table with historians Dr. Cullum Clark, director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative and adjunct professor of economics; Steven Fenberg, award-winning producer and author of Unprecedented Power: Jesse Jones, Capitalism and the Common Good; and former International Monetary Fund senior economist Alphecca Muttardy.

This event will explore this uniquely American idea and how the same idea is critical to the future of America today. Professor Clark will explore how Alexander Hamilton’s national bank issued the nation’s first currency and managed its Revolutionary War debt. He will outline Hamiltonian policies, which spawned policies and manufacturing that transformed the American economy. Author Steven Fenberg will show how the federal government’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation saved and expanded the nation’s economy during the Great Depression and militarized industry to win World War II. Economist Alphecca Muttardy will demonstrate how the new infrastructure bank will work today.

Please join us for this historic event.

Speakers:

Dr. J.H. Cullum Clark is the director of the Bush Institute-Southern Methodist University Economic Growth Initiative, where he manages the partnership between the university’s department of economics and the Bush Institute. He is also an adjunct professor of economics at Southern Methodist University. His chief research interests are macroeconomic policy, economic geography, urban economics, and modern economic history. See https://www.bushcenter.org/people/j-h-cullum-clark for more information.

Steven Fenberg has written extensively about the federal government’s Reconstruction Finance Corporation, the nation’s indispensable infrastructure bank that served the nation during the Great Depression and World War II. Fenberg is the executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Brother, Can You Spare a Billion, narrated by Walter Cronkite and broadcast nationally on PBS. He is also the author of Unprecedented Power: Jesse Jones, Capitalism and the Common Good, a comprehensive, award-winning examination of the RFC and its Chairman Jesse Jones. See www.stevenfenberg.net for more information.

Alphecca Muttardy is a former International Monetary Fund Senior Economist. She is the chief economic advisor of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank. She has given expert testimony in dozens of state legislatures and city and county councils across the nation on the proposed national infrastructure bank.

Moderator: Hon. Randolph Voller, former Mayor of Pittsboro, North Carolina, and President of the Orange and Chatham Counties Association of Realtors.

06/04/2026

VIDEO, CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT, H.R.5356, MAY 19, 2026
WATCH VIDEO HERE
https://youtu.be/Y8vfVofLZcM

VIDEO, CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT, H.R.5356, MAY 19, 2026

WATCH VIDEO HERE
https://youtu.be/Y8vfVofLZcM

On May 19, 2026, the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank, in conjunction with Congressman Danny Davis (D-Ill-7), hosted a Congressional Briefing for Members and Staff on the National Infrastructure Bank Act (NIB) of 2025, H.R.5356. This bill has garnered extensive national support and has 62 Congressional Sponsors.

This briefing comes as the U.S. economy continues to fall. GDP is floundering around 2%, with some readings near zero. New job creation has been weak, with many months in negative territory. Inflation is escalating, and consumer sentiment is falling. This critical briefing intersects the current debate in Congress to reauthorize the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

H.R.5356 is a bold alternative. It will invest $5 trillion into the real, physical economy. It will REQUIRE NO NEW FEDERAL SPENDING OR FEDERAL TAXES! It will create millions of new, high-wage jobs! It has been used repeatedly in our nation’s history.

The NIB will complement whatever appropriations move through Congress. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expiring now. With the federal budget deficit at $2 trillion per year, new discretionary spending is in jeopardy. The “Off-Budget” $5 trillion NIB will fill the gap.

H.R.5356 will invest in all areas of infrastructure. It will increase GDP to 5% per year, and make money for the government!

What’s not to like?

Speakers:

Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), House Ways and Means, Chicago, IL

Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), House Committee on Agriculture, Las Cruces, NM

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Oversight, Ranking member on DOGE Subcommittee, Albuquerque, NM

Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL-4), House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Chicago, IL

Alphecca Muttardy, former Senior Economist, International Monetary Fund, Lead Economist H.R.5356 National Infrastructure Bank, Fairfax, VA

Dr. Bryan Kennedy, PH.D., Mayor of Glendale, Vice-Chair, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and National President Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO), Glendale, WI

Brian Sullivan, Treasurer, Snohomish County, Vice-Chair, the National Association of Counties Transportation Committee (NACo), Mukilteo, WA

Mayor Lacey Beaty, Beaverton, Advisory Board, US Conference of Mayors, Beaverton, OR

Rep. Pamelya Herndon, Esq., New Mexico House of Representatives, Chair, Albuquerque Branch NAACP, Albuquerque, NM

Dr. Chao Wu, Ph.D., Maryland House of Delegates, Howard County Board of Education, Columbia, MD

Susie Shannon, Policy Director, Housing is a Human Right, Housing Advocate for Low-Income Communities, Chair, DNC Poverty Council, Los Angeles, CA

Grant Welch, Political/Legislative Director, Communication Workers of America North Carolina, Vice-Pres. NC AFL-CIO, Sanford, NC

Justin Shore, President, Clearwater City Council, Member, Sedgwick County Extension Executive Board, Clearwater, KS

Virginia Ballou, Gini Ballou, Western Regional Director, National Federation of Democratic Women, former Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission of Hailey, ID, Boise, ID

Moderator: Hon. Randolph Voller, former Mayor of Pittsboro, President, Orange/Chatham Counties Association of Realtors, Pittsboro, NC

05/30/2026

VIDEO, CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK ACT, H.R.5356, MAY 19, 2026

WATCH VIDEO HERE
https://youtu.be/Y8vfVofLZcM

On May 19, 2026, the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank, in conjunction with Congressman Danny Davis (D-Ill-7), hosted a Congressional Briefing for Members and Staff on the National Infrastructure Bank Act (NIB) of 2025, H.R.5356. This bill has garnered extensive national support and has 62 Congressional Sponsors.

This briefing comes as the U.S. economy continues to fall. GDP is floundering around 2%, with some readings near zero. New job creation has been weak, with many months in negative territory. Inflation is escalating, and consumer sentiment is falling. This critical briefing intersects the current debate in Congress to reauthorize the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

H.R.5356 is a bold alternative. It will invest $5 trillion into the real, physical economy. It will REQUIRE NO NEW FEDERAL SPENDING OR FEDERAL TAXES! It will create millions of new, high-wage jobs! It has been used repeatedly in our nation’s history.

The NIB will complement whatever appropriations move through Congress. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is expiring now. With the federal budget deficit at $2 trillion per year, new discretionary spending is in jeopardy. The “Off-Budget” $5 trillion NIB will fill the gap.

H.R.5356 will invest in all areas of infrastructure. It will increase GDP to 5% per year, and make money for the government!

What’s not to like?

Speakers:

Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL-07), House Ways and Means, Chicago, IL

Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), House Committee on Agriculture, Las Cruces, NM

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Oversight, Ranking member on DOGE Subcommittee, Albuquerque, NM

Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL-4), House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Chicago, IL

Alphecca Muttardy, former Senior Economist, International Monetary Fund, Lead Economist H.R.5356 National Infrastructure Bank, Fairfax, VA

Dr. Bryan Kennedy, PH.D., Mayor of Glendale, Vice-Chair, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and National President Democratic Municipal Officials (DMO), Glendale, WI

Brian Sullivan, Treasurer, Snohomish County, Vice-Chair, the National Association of Counties Transportation Committee (NACo), Mukilteo, WA

Mayor Lacey Beaty, Beaverton, Advisory Board, US Conference of Mayors, Beaverton, OR

Rep. Pamelya Herndon, Esq., New Mexico House of Representatives, Chair, Albuquerque Branch NAACP, Albuquerque, NM

Dr. Chao Wu, Ph.D., Maryland House of Delegates, Howard County Board of Education, Columbia, MD

Susie Shannon, Policy Director, Housing is a Human Right, Housing Advocate for Low-Income Communities, Chair, DNC Poverty Council, Los Angeles, CA

Grant Welch, Political/Legislative Director, Communication Workers of America North Carolina, Vice-Pres. NC AFL-CIO, Sanford, NC

Justin Shore, President, Clearwater City Council, Member, Sedgwick County Extension Executive Board, Clearwater, KS

Virginia Ballou, Gini Ballou, Western Regional Director, National Federation of Democratic Women, former Chair, Planning & Zoning Commission of Hailey, ID, Boise, ID

Moderator: Hon. Randolph Voller, former Mayor of Pittsboro, President, Orange/Chatham Counties Association of Realtors, Pittsboro, NC

05/25/2026

CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: REPORT BACK AND MOBILIZATION
MAY 27 ZOOM TOWN HALL, 8PM ET, 5PM PT

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On May 27 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank will host a national Zoom meeting. It will feature the video of the May 19 Congressional Briefing sponsored by the Coalition in conjunction with Congressman Danny Davis. Congressman Davis is the lead sponsor of H.R.5356, the National Infrastructure Bank Act (NIB). The purpose of the Town Hall is to escalate the fight for the NIB.

Over fifty people filled the Capitol Hill briefing room, including dozens of congressional staff, several Capitol Hill lobby firms, senior representatives of DC political organizations, and more. The speakers presented a provocative picture of the economic and infrastructure crisis and the need for the NIB. Eleven speakers participated, including mayors, state legislators, a city councilman, a leading housing advocate, and a top union official.

Highlighting the meeting were three in-person speeches by members of Congress and excellent written remarks by a fourth member.

REGISTER HERE:
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Speakers:

Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL-07), House Ways and Means Committee, Chicago, IL

Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Oversight, Ranking member on DOGE Subcommittee, Albuquerque, NM

Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill-4), Member US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Chicago, IL

Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), House Committee on Agriculture, Las Cruces, NM

Rep. Pamelya Herndon, Esq., New Mexico House of Representatives, Chair, Albuquerque Branch NAACP Albuquerque, NM

Mayor Lacey Beaty, Beaverton, Advisory Board, US Conference of Mayors, Beaverton, OR

Dr. Chao Wu, Ph.D., Maryland House of Delegates, Data Scientist, Howard Co., Columbia, MD

Brian Sullivan, Treasurer, Snohomish County, Vice-Chair, the National Association of Counties Transportation Committee, Mukilteo, WA

Dr. Bryan Kennedy, PH.D., Mayor of Glendale, National President, Democratic Municipal Officials, WI

Susie Shannon, Policy Director, Housing is a Human Right, Chair, DNC Poverty Council, Los Angeles, CA

Justin Shore, President, Clearwater City Council, Member, Sedgwick County Extension Executive Board, Clearwater, KS

Grant Welch, Political/Legislative Director, CWA North Carolina, Vice-Pres., NC AFL-CIO, Sanford, NC

Alphecca Muttardy, former Senior Economist, IMF, Fairfax, VA

Moderator: Hon. Randolph Voller, former Mayor of Pittsboro, President, Orange/Chatham Counties Association of Realtors, Pittsboro, NC

05/25/2026

CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: REPORT BACK AND MOBILIZATION
MAY 27 ZOOM TOWN HALL, 8PM ET, 5PM PT

REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R2SDokHJQ-mjfVxv325X0w?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBVHNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSWEs3STlBSGFCWjVhcDdSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnKlH8rOj9iiDEOvFyuLmnpbK9T0emd1aXDL6pk46RUJ8zoGa2_oh4lKUWWS_aem_dm99Jql5bhhdEXanHKgoGQ #/registration

On May 27 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank will host a national Zoom meeting. It will feature the video of the May 19 Congressional Briefing sponsored by the Coalition in conjunction with Congressman Danny Davis. Congressman Davis is the lead sponsor of H.R.5356, the National Infrastructure Bank Act (NIB). The purpose of the Town Hall is to escalate the fight for the NIB.
Over fifty people filled the Capitol Hill briefing room, including dozens of congressional staff, several Capitol Hill lobby firms, senior representatives of DC political organizations, and more. The speakers presented a provocative picture of the economic and infrastructure crisis and the need for the NIB. Eleven speakers participated, including mayors, state legislators, a city councilman, a leading housing advocate, and a top union official.
Highlighting the meeting were three in-person speeches by members of Congress and excellent written remarks by a fourth member.
REGISTER HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R2SDokHJQ-mjfVxv325X0w?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBVHNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSWEs3STlBSGFCWjVhcDdSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnKlH8rOj9iiDEOvFyuLmnpbK9T0emd1aXDL6pk46RUJ8zoGa2_oh4lKUWWS_aem_dm99Jql5bhhdEXanHKgoGQ #/registration
Speakers:
Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL-07), House Ways and Means Committee, Chicago, IL
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Oversight, Ranking member on DOGE Subcommittee, Albuquerque, NM
Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill-4), Member US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Chicago, IL
Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), House Committee on Agriculture, Las Cruces, NM
Rep. Pamelya Herndon, Esq., New Mexico House of Representatives, Chair, Albuquerque Branch NAACP Albuquerque, NM
Mayor Lacey Beaty, Beaverton, Advisory Board, US Conference of Mayors, Beaverton, OR
Dr. Chao Wu, Ph.D., Maryland House of Delegates, Data Scientist, Howard Co., Columbia, MD
Brian Sullivan, Treasurer, Snohomish County, Vice-Chair, the National Association of Counties Transportation Committee, Mukilteo, WA
Dr. Bryan Kennedy, PH.D., Mayor of Glendale, National President, Democratic Municipal Officials, WI
Susie Shannon, Policy Director, Housing is a Human Right, Chair, DNC Poverty Council, Los Angeles, CA
Justin Shore, President, Clearwater City Council, Member, Sedgwick County Extension Executive Board, Clearwater, KS
Grant Welch, Political/Legislative Director, CWA North Carolina, Vice-Pres., NC AFL-CIO, Sanford, NC
Alphecca Muttardy, former Senior Economist, IMF, Fairfax, VA
Moderator: Hon. Randolph Voller, former Mayor of Pittsboro, President, Orange/Chatham Counties Association of Realtors, Pittsboro, NC

05/09/2026

WEST VIRGINIA US SENATE CANDIDATE JEFF KESSLER CALLS FOR $5 TRILLION NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK

West Virginia voters are days away from the May 12 primary, and five Democratic candidates are making their final push for the party’s U.S. Senate nomination.

05/09/2026

WV CANDIDATE FOR US SENATE JEFF KESSLER
CALLS FOR $5 TRILLION NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK

05/09/2026

NATIONAL OPINION: A SOLUTION TO THE COLORADO WATER CRISIS

By Alphecca Muttardy and Don Siefkes
May 2, 2026
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writers:
On April 17, the Department of the Interior released its emergency plan to help the Colorado River Basin States solve the water problem on the Colorado River. This plan requires releasing water from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and decreasing the amount of water released downstream from Lake Powell through the end of 2027.
Questions need to be asked: What if the snowfall on the Western Slope doesn’t return by the end of 2027? Then what do you do? Will the continuing lack of water to the Lower Basin States, CA, NV, and AZ, cause someone in Interior to eye the water in the Roberts and Moffat Tunnels that supply almost 50% of Denver’s water supply?
We believe the best solution is to bring new water to the Colorado River. This basin contributes at least $1.4 trillion in GDP, serves over 40 million people with water and irrigates 5.5 million acres of farmland, producing tens of billions of dollars' worth of food for the entire country.
Lakes Mead and Powell have a combined capacity of 16.4 trillion (T) gals. They currently contain just 4.5 T gals (27.6% of capacity). To get to 50% capacity, which would greatly relieve pressure on the entire system, we would need to bring 3.7 T gals (8.2 – 4.5) of new water to the Glen Canyon Dam and then let it flow downriver using the current infrastructure.
There is a place in the U.S. that could provide the necessary water — the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana.
The Army Corps of Engineers has ensured since the early ’60s that the Atchafalaya River drains 30% of the entire Mississippi watershed into the Gulf of Mexico without generating any electricity or providing any significant commercial shipping. As of April 27, this river is discharging 1,508,000 gals/sec into the Gulf and the long-term average for the last 60 years has been 1.4 million gals/sec. (rivergages.com) This is a massive amount of water. To put it in perspective, 1.4 million gals/sec is the same as 140 10,000-gallon gasoline trucks every second (!) going into the Gulf without doing anything.
If a 1,200-mile water conveyance system with 50,000 gals/sec capacity,

04/29/2026

THE VERMONT STATE LEGISLATURE FILES RESOLUTION FOR NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK, APRIL 29, 2026

04/27/2026

ON APRIL 27, 2026, MAYOR BRYAN KENNEDY, GLENDALE, WI, PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE IN {CONVERSATIONS WITH A MAYOR} ON THE NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK