ERTH - Senate unveils sweeping $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill

Senators were back on Capitol Hill on Sunday as a bipartisan group of lawmakers put the finishing touches on a $1T infrastructure package. Touting the long-term economic benefits of the bill, key Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said the 2,702-page measure was likely to pass before the end of the week and would "keep us going for five to 10 years." The plan is one of President Biden's top legislative priorities and would be the largest investment in U.S. roads, bridges, ports and transit in decades. What's in it? The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes $550B in new spending over five years, on top of $450B in previously approved funds. $110B would be allocated for roads and bridges, $66B for rail, $55B for water and wastewater infrastructure and $39B for public transit. There's also money for ports, high-speed broadband internet, replacing lead water pipes and building a network of electric

For further details see:

Senate unveils sweeping $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill