It's Not Infrastructure; It's Reimagining the U.S. Economy
Biden is aiming for transformation with his next legislative push that tackles social ills and climate change to fit the needs of the future
Strengthening the nation’s infrastructure includes more funding for science and research.
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President Joe Biden’s next major legislative initiative is called an “infrastructure” bill, but it’s actually something bigger. It's about transforming the nation to better fit the needs of our future economy — in other words, industrial policy.
Usually when we think of infrastructure bills, we're talking about repairing all the old stuff: roads and bridges. This bill will definitely include that, but it will also build lots of new infrastructure : a modernized electrical grid, electric vehicle charging stations and public transit.