Long path ahead before Congress sets final spending levels for fiscal 2023.

New law boosts 2022 funds for many, not all, construction programs.

Recent stopgap bills have put a lower cap on highway, transit funds than IIJA authorized.

The release covers only part of fiscal 2022 funds; an appropriations measure is needed for the rest.

Report finds that construction would account for 48% of bill's new jobs from highway and transit increases.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes the funds in its part of $3.5T reconciliation package.

Bill would provide $343 billion for highways, bridges and highway safety.

The legislation, which Republicans sharply criticized, is slated for a June 9 committee vote.