U.S. Infrastructure Bill Could Pass Committee in May, Chair Says
- Delaware Democrat Carper says it could become law by September
- Lawmakers turn to next package as virus-relief bill passes
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The centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s next big priority after pandemic relief, a massive transportation infrastructure package, could move through a key Senate committee by the end of May, according to its chair.
Democratic Senator Tom Carper of Delaware, who heads the Environment and Public Works panel, said the infrastructure initiative could be signed into law as a component of Biden’s broader economic recovery plan before the end of September.