The Senate on Tuesday passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.
It now moves to the House of Representatives, although it is unclear when the House might act on it.
The upper chamber passed the legislation evenly divided Senate 69 to 30, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding and announcing the final vote. The legislation was supported by all Democrats and 19 Republicans.
It now moves to the House of Representatives, although it is unclear when the House might act on it.
The legislation, which includes $550 billion in new spending, would make significant improvements to the nation’s roads, bridges, transit, water systems, power grids, broadband access, airports, electric grids, ports of entry and other public infrastructure.
At the same time, it would increase spending in an effort to build out the infrastructure needed for a low-carbon economy — such as a network of electric vehicle charging stations and expanding clean transit options — to help reduce emissions and improve the country’s water and air quality.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued a statement after the Senate passed its bipartisan infrastructure package. Her statement is as below:
“Today is a day of progress, as the Senate has passed the bipartisan infrastructure package and paved the way for not only rebuilding but reimagining our infrastructure for the 21st Century Economy.
“The leadership of President Biden has seized this once-in-a-century opportunity to Build Back Better for our country. This bipartisan package helps rebuild the middle class as it rebuilds our infrastructure – creating good-paying American jobs and turbocharging American competitiveness and growth.
“The House will continue to work with the Senate to ensure that our priorities For The People are included in the final infrastructure and reconciliation packages, in a way that is resilient and will Build Back Better.”
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