Senator Ted Cruz has raised concerns about the Biden administration’s use of taxpayer dollars to promote the 2021 infrastructure law. In a letter to Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, Cruz argues that the administration has “highly politicized” the law. He points out that the White House has issued guidelines for signs at infrastructure projects, which prominently credit President Biden. The signs read, “Project Funded By President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.”

That’s right, folks, Biden, with an abysmal approval rating, wants signs praising him on the roadways.

Cruz believes Biden’s administration has taken it further by branding the 2021 law as “President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” which he argues was written by Congress, not the President.

Cruz’s letter urges an investigation into whether this signage constitutes a violation of the Hatch Act. He describes the signs as “campaign yard signs courtesy of the American taxpayer.” In response, White House spokesperson Robyn Patterson defended the signs, stating they promote transparency about how federal funds are spent. She also pointed out that Cruz voted against the law, and emphasized the benefits it brings, such as safe drinking water for Texas children.

The Department of Transportation, responsible for overseeing the majority of the infrastructure funding, has not commented on the matter. The White House guidelines also extend to three other major Biden-era laws: the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the American Rescue Plan. Together, these laws amount to approximately $1.6 trillion in spending and tax breaks aimed at infrastructure, green energy, and U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Cruz also criticized the “INVESTING IN AMERICA” logo used on the signs, claiming it was designed to resemble the Biden-Harris campaign logo. He noted that the guidelines for the signs were last updated in March 2023.

The Biden administration has actively promoted these laws, highlighting projects such as bridge repairs and new battery plants. Despite the White House’s efforts, polls indicate that many voters are unaware of the infrastructure law or unsure of Biden’s role in it. For example, a POLITICO-Morning Consult poll from May showed only 46 percent of registered voters had heard about the law. Additionally, Biden only had a slight edge over Trump regarding infrastructure improvements, with many Republicans crediting Trump instead.

The other question is how many voters blame Biden for passing the law which some claim has led to an increase in inflation.

Cruz’s concerns extend to the First Amendment, arguing that the sign guidelines compel others to share a political message. He also questioned whether the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) encouragement for public signage constitutes a “rule” under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn executive branch regulations.