Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have taken the initiatives to push for more infrastructure investment across the US the includes Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) model.

Hogan became the chair of the National Governors Association while Cuomo was elected as the association's vice-chair. In his one year stint in the position, the governor plans to overhaul the aging infrastructure in the US. Hogan will host four regional summits that will discuss issues pertaining to traffic congestion, integrating smart technology, strengthening the security and resiliency of infrastructure, and leveraging investments from the private sector.

In the 2017 report of the American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE scored "D+" for the US infrastructure due to the deteriorating bridges, dams, drinking water systems, public parks and ports. The ASCE report also suggested that a need of US$9.9 billion for the wastewater system upgrades in Maryland with 91 high-hazard dams and that nearly 6% of state’s 300 bridges are structurally deficient.

The National Governors Association is composed of the nation’s 55 state and territorial governors. The governors elect the association chairs and vice-chairs.