Behind Biden's Infrastructure Victory

President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion bill with $550 billion in new spending. It focuses on roads, bridges, trains, public transit, electric car chargers, power lines, water infrastructure, and internet access. The bill is a result of bipartisan negotiations, making it more conservative than Biden's original American Jobs Plan. Despite compromises, it marks a significant infrastructure investment, gaining support from both parties.

What is the actual amount of new spending in the Infrastructure Investment and JOBS Act?

• $1.2 trillion

• $550 billion

• $110 billion

• $65 billion

Which area received the most funding in the new spending plan?

• Roads and bridges

• Internet access

• Public transit

• Electric car chargers

How does the final infrastructure bill compare to Biden's initial proposal?

• It is more conservative

• It includes more green energy funding

• It is four times larger

• It is more progressive

Which group of senators primarily negotiated the final infrastructure bill?

• Centrist and conservative senators

• Senate Democrats

• House Republicans

• Progressive Democrats

Why did some progressives hold the bipartisan deal hostage?

• To ensure the passage of the Build Back Better Act

• To increase funding for electric car chargers

• To add more money for public schools

• To reduce the overall spending