Senate Passes Sweeping Bill to Help U.S. Compete With China

The transcript discusses a failed amendment proposed by John Cornyn related to paying prevailing wages to construction workers for semiconductor plants. Despite the amendment's failure, the Senate passed the bill with a significant bipartisan vote. The bill now moves to the House, where its future is uncertain. The discussion highlights the growing anti-China sentiment in Congress, which has united both parties, particularly in the Senate. The bill aims to increase US domestic manufacturing capacity, resembling an infrastructure bill, and has broad appeal due to its focus on bringing jobs back to the US.

In what way is this bill similar to an infrastructure bill?

What factors contributed to the bill's wide base of appeal among senators?