Senate Unveils $1T Infrastructure Bill

The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a $1 trillion infrastructure package. The bill, which spans 2700 pages, includes funding for roads, bridges, public transit, rail, and water infrastructure. It will be financed by repurposing unused COVID relief funds. However, some progressives demand a larger package, while moderates prefer separate bills. Senator Manchin emphasizes the infrastructure bill should stand alone.

What is the total value of the bipartisan infrastructure package agreed upon by the Senate?

• $3 trillion

• $2 trillion

• $1 trillion

• $500 billion

Which sector is allocated the highest funding in the infrastructure package?

• Public transit

• Rail

• Roads and bridges

• Water infrastructure

How is the infrastructure package expected to be funded?

• New taxes

• Repurposing unused COVID relief aid

• Borrowing from international banks

• Cutting other government programs

What do some progressives want to include in the infrastructure package?

• A $2 trillion healthcare plan

• A $500 billion education fund

• A $1 trillion tax cut

• A $3.5 trillion package of other priorities

What is Senator Manchin's stance on the infrastructure bill?

• It should be delayed

• It should be reduced in size

• It should stand on its own

• It should be combined with other packages