President Joe Biden will unveil his multitrillion-dollar proposal for rebuilding roads, bridges and similar physical investments this week. Republicans are cautious, so soon after the $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief spending.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a briefing at the White House, Friday, March 26, 2021, in Washington.
Biden will release details in a speech Wednesday in Pittsburgh about his proposal for federal investments in physical infrastructure, an issue that has drawn Republican support despite wariness over a pricey package so soon after passage of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan.
“The total package we’re still working out, but he’s going to introduce some ways to pay for that, and he’s eager to hear ideas from both parties as well,” Psaki said. On infrastructure, Republicans support a narrow bill focused on roads and bridges and balk at the size and scope of Biden’s overall plan as well as his focus on the environment. During the presidential campaign, Biden pledged $2 trillion in “accelerated” investments to shift to cleaner energy, build half a million charging stations for electric vehicles, support public transit and repair roads and bridges.