What’s in the $1 trillion proposal, from broadband and bridges to ports and pedestrian crossings.
An electrified highway is theoretically the most efficient way to eliminate truck emissions. But the political obstacles are daunting.
The sprawling, 2,702-page bill includes historic investments in traditional projects as well as broadband expansion and funds for some climate projects.
Billions each year would be allocated to grants to remove lead-contaminated pipes in the nation’s schools.
The legislation directs funding toward an expansive backlog of needed repairs and aims to shore up infrastructure to withstand climate change.
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the majority leader, unveiled a 2,702-page, $1 trillion bill to improve the nation’s infrastructure after lawmakers held a rare weekend session. Democratic leaders want to vote on the bill before the August recess.
The legislation contains what could be the largest investment in climate resilience in American history.
Democratic leaders say the Senate will vote on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget blueprint before leaving Washington for the August recess.
Suspicion and skepticism among lawmakers complicates deal-making.
A provision in the Senate legislation would give the I.R.S. more power to scrutinize a largely unregulated corner of finance.
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