Democrats Work to Finalize Infrastructure Package

Democrats have given themselves just a few weeks to pass a preliminary budget resolution for one of two infrastructure bills moving in tandem.

House Budget Committee Chairman John Yarmuth (D-Ky.) pauses for reporters after meeting with the House Democratic Caucus and Biden administration officials to discuss progress on an infrastructure bill, at the Capitol, June 15, 2021.

The U.S. House and Senate are finishing district work periods this week, starting back in session next week for a jam-packed month before the August recess.

Congressional Democrats have given themselves just a few weeks to settle on the substance of major legislation addressing infrastructure spending, funding for childcare and paid family leave, and climate resilience.

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