A vote in the U.S. Senate to launch debate on a comprehensive infrastructure bill and the passage of fiscal 2022 transportation funding in the House of Representatives coalesced to create an unofficial “infrastructure week” spearheaded by congressional funding proponents and the Biden White House.
July 29, 2021Infrastructure
Government, Business
Sen. Mitt Romney speaks during a news conference in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 28. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg)
Senate Infrastructure Plan Receives Bipartisan Backing
Sen. Mitt Romney speaks during a news conference in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on July 28. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg)
Government, Business
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and other senators speak to reporters just after a vote to start work on a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package July 28. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
After Infrastructure Deal, Senate Votes to Take Up Bill
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and other senators speak to reporters just after a vote to start work on a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package July 28. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted the night of July 28 to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda.
July 29, 2021
Government
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) talks with reporters July 28. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Senate GOP Moves Forward on $1T Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) talks with reporters July 28. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement July 28 on a $1 trillion infrastructure package, with the Senate ready to begin consideration of a key part of the administration's agenda.
July 28, 2021
Government, Business
Workers repair a park near the Capitol in Washington. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
New Trouble for Infrastructure Talks as Pressure Mounts
Workers repair a park near the Capitol in Washington. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
WASHINGTON — Senators were running into new problems July 26 as they raced to seal a bipartisan infrastructure deal with pressure mounting on all sides to show progress on President Joe Biden’s top priority.
July 26, 2021
Government, Business
Sen. Chuck Schumer takes a question at a press conference July 20. (Tom Brenner/Bloomberg News)
Infrastructure Negotiations Continue; Senators Seek Details on Bill
Sen. Chuck Schumer takes a question at a press conference July 20. (Tom Brenner/Bloomberg News)
Negotiations for a multitrillion-dollar infrastructure package in the U.S. Senate remain tenuous as strong Republican opposition challenges a plan by Democratic leaders to schedule a key floor vote in the waning days of July.
July 22, 2021
Government, Business
“The pay-fors are pretty much lined up," says Sen. Joe Manchin. (Al Drago/Bloomberg News)
Infrastructure Deal in Sight After Medicare Agreement
“The pay-fors are pretty much lined up," says Sen. Joe Manchin. (Al Drago/Bloomberg News)
A bipartisan group of senators is closing in on a $579 billion infrastructure deal after agreeing to pay for it in part by delaying a Trump-era Medicare regulation, a key Democratic senator said July 22.
July 22, 2021
Government, Business
The U.S. Senate chamber after the failed test vote. (c-span.org)
Infrastructure Bill Fails First Test Vote
The U.S. Senate chamber after the failed test vote. (c-span.org)
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans rejected an effort July 21 to begin debate on a big infrastructure deal that a bipartisan group of senators brokered with President Joe Biden. But supporters in both parties remained hopeful of another chance in coming days.
July 21, 2021
Government, Business
The U.S. Capitol on July 20, 2021. (Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press)
Infrastructure Deal in Peril as GOP Threatens Filibuster
The U.S. Capitol on July 20, 2021. (Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press)
WASHINGTON — The bipartisan infrastructure deal senators brokered with President Joe Biden is hanging precariously ahead of a crucial July 21 test vote as senators struggle over how to pay for nearly $1 trillion in public works spending.
July 20, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
“I’m not taking it,” DeFazio said. “We cannot miss this opportunity to deal with safety issues in a meaningful way.” (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg News)
DeFazio Blasts Bipartisan Senate Infrastructure Plan
“I’m not taking it,” DeFazio said. “We cannot miss this opportunity to deal with safety issues in a meaningful way.” (Sarah Silbiger/Bloomberg News)
Rep. Peter DeFazio, the Democratic chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, blasted the Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure deal, saying there are “extraordinary deficiencies” in the plan that is backed by President Joe Biden.
July 20, 2021
Government, Business, Safety
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, speaking at a June event, says there is "no point" in having a procedural vote on July 21. (Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg News)
Republicans Balk at Infrastructure Deadline
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, speaking at a June event, says there is "no point" in having a procedural vote on July 21. (Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg News)
Senate Republicans in bipartisan talks on a $579 billion infrastructure deal are warning Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) that if he goes through with a July 21 vote to start debate on the plan he won’t have their support and his attempt to enforce a deadline will fail.
July 19, 2021