Washington, D.C. – The Payments Leadership Council issued the following statement from Founding Director Raj Date after President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package:

“The bipartisan infrastructure package is a historic investment that will benefit families, small businesses, and communities across the country. 

The Payments Leadership Council applauds the bipartisan commitment to modernizing our nation’s infrastructure, particularly the investments in broadband expansion and access. Fast and reliable internet powers economic growth as consumers and small businesses have better  access to education, commerce, healthcare, digital payments, and other important services in the 21st century economy.”