President Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have announced a deal on infrastructure spending. The agreement focuses on investments in roads, bridges, railways and broadband internet, but it does not include investments Biden has referred to as “human infrastructure,” including money allocated for child care and tax credits for families.
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Business Groups Call for Bipartisan Deal
June 24, 2021 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable and No Labels are urging President Biden to continue infrastructure negotiations with Republicans. A just-released joint statement reads, “President Biden has said America has a ‘once-in-a generation’ chance to invest in our country and our infrastructure. He said he wants a bipartisan deal because there is no such thing as…
Read MoreInfrastructure Talks at Crossroads
June 2, 2021 – President Biden will sit down with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today as his infrastructure negotiations with Republicans enter a critical and potentially final week. Administration officials have signaled this is a make-or-break week on bipartisan negotiations, with Biden hoping to pass an infrastructure bill with or without Republicans by the end of the summer. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg…
Read MoreProblem Solvers Caucus Proposes Gas Tax Increase
The House Problem Solvers Caucus released a new report of bipartisan policy recommendations to build a strong, successful 21st century infrastructure network for America.
Read MoreNSSGA Applauds Representatives Asking for State DOT Relief
A bipartisan House Dear Colleague letter highlighting needed relief for state Departments of Transportation (DOTs), and the related infrastructure projects they implement, was led by Rep. Connor Lamb (D-Pa.), Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio), Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) and Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) The letter included a total of 47 signatures.
Read MoreChamber, BPC Call for Infrastructure Bill by Fourth of July
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) along with more than 300 national and local organizations sent a letter to members of the United States Congress, urging them to enact a fiscally and environmentally responsible infrastructure package by the Fourth of July that stimulates the economy and improves the quality of life for every American.
Read MoreRep. Rodney Davis Introduces BUILD Act
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) has introduced H.R. 2541, the Building United States Infrastructure and Leveraging Development (BUILD) Act, with Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) to encourage road, bridge, rail and freight improvements.
Read MoreInfrastructure an Economy Boost
Dec. 8, 2020 – The Biden administration is eyeing a major infrastructure package as a way to boost the economy and advance its climate priorities, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle eager for progress after four years of fits and starts under President Trump, according to an article in The Hill. Democrats and Republicans alike agree that the nation’s crumbling…
Read MorePelosi, Trump Align on Infrastructure Bill as Economic Relief
March 31, 2019 – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a “Phase 4” economic-relief package could include “more direct payments” to Americans and spending on infrastructure. “The president said during the campaign and since, infrastructure was a priority for him. So that’s why we believe that in terms of recovery, that’s probably the most bipartisan path that we can take,” Pelosi said.…
Read MoreCan’t Afford to Take the Year Off
Jan. 9, 2019 – U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Thomas J. Donohue just gave his annual State of American Business address, where he outlined top priorities for the business community in the coming year. While acknowledging the complex political environment, Donohue called out top challenges that require bipartisan action in Washington, including a comprehensive infrastructure package, reforms to our immigration system,…
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