Senate moving forward on Biden's $3.5 trillion 'human infrastructure' plan
Source: USA Today
WASHINGTON – Minutes after approving a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill to update America's roads and bridges, the Senate on Tuesday took its first step on another priority of President Joe Biden's: a multi-trillion-dollar plan that devotes billions to expand caregiving, subsidize child care and provide free community college.
The Senate immediately voted to start formal debate on the $3.5 trillion budget plan that includes what the Biden administration has called "human infrastructure" – massive investments in areas like the environment, housing, education and health care.
Later this week, the Senate is expected to take a final vote on a resolution that would direct committees to finalize the legislation, but a final vote on the overall package may be months away.
Tuesday's action is the start of what are likely to be weeks of contentious negotiations among Democrats in the House and Senate on the size of the proposal. Some moderates have expressed reservations about the $3.5 trillion price tag while progressives have stated they won't vote for anything smaller and are willing to squash the $1.2 trillion deal if the plan isn't to their liking.
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