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10 min ago
(Evan Vucci/AP)
President Biden just signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package into law in a rare bipartisan event attended by members of Congress, governors and mayors at the White House South Lawn.
What the bill will do: Once signed, it will deliver $550 billion of new federal investments in America's infrastructure over five years, including money for roads, bridges, mass transit, rail, airports, ports and waterways.
The package includes a $65 billion investment in improving the nation's broadband infrastructure and invests tens of billions of dollars in improving the electric grid and water systems. Another $7.5 billion would go to building a nationwide network of plug-in electric vehicle chargers, according to the bill text.
29 min ago
(Pool)
President Biden celebrated the massive bipartisan infrastructure bill, saying it "is proof" both parties "can deliver real results for real people."
"And we're taking a monumental step forward to build back better as a nation," he said.
Biden thanked Vice President Kamala Harris, his Cabinet members and Congress for helping pass the bill.
"Here in Washington, we've heard countless speeches and promises, with white papers from experts. But today, we're finally getting this done. So my message to the American people is this — America is moving again. And your life is going to change for the better," he said.
Biden used a portion of his remarks to speak directly to the American people, saying this day "matters to you as well."
"I know you're tired of the bickering in Washington. Frustrated by the negativity and you just want us to use and focus on your needs, your concerns and the conversations are taking place at your kitchen table," he said.
34 min ago
(Pool)
Vice President Kamala Harris noted the historic nature of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and delivering on a key promise President Biden made during his campaign.
"This is an historic day. In the middle of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln started construction on the Transcontinental Railroad. In the middle of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt finished construction on the Hoover Dam. President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act in the middle of the Cold War. And today — and today, President Joe Biden will sign the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law," Harris said during her remarks from the White House.
Harris continued, "From the very start of our administration, we were determined to follow through. Not just on our promise to invest in our nation's infrastructure but on the promises that the American people have heard for years now. And we would not be here today were it not for your leadership, Mr. President, from the very start you welcomed Democrats, independents and Republicans to meet with us in the Oval Office. You welcomed ideas. You welcomed debate. All in the service of getting this bill done. And here is what I know to be true, Mr. President: You are equal parts believer and builder. And because you are, we are all better off. On behalf of our nation, thank you, Mr. President."
Harris also thanked leaders in Congress who worked on the bill together and gained bipartisan consensus, as well as the support from "millions of Americans who believed that we could get this done."
"Well, we got it done, America," Harris said.
Biden signs infrastructure bill into law
From CNN's Betsy Klein
(Evan Vucci/AP)
President Biden just signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package into law in a rare bipartisan event attended by members of Congress, governors and mayors at the White House South Lawn.
What the bill will do: Once signed, it will deliver $550 billion of new federal investments in America's infrastructure over five years, including money for roads, bridges, mass transit, rail, airports, ports and waterways.
The package includes a $65 billion investment in improving the nation's broadband infrastructure and invests tens of billions of dollars in improving the electric grid and water systems. Another $7.5 billion would go to building a nationwide network of plug-in electric vehicle chargers, according to the bill text.
29 min ago
Biden: Infrastructure bill is proof Democrats and Republicans can "come together and deliver results"
(Pool)
President Biden celebrated the massive bipartisan infrastructure bill, saying it "is proof" both parties "can deliver real results for real people."
"And we're taking a monumental step forward to build back better as a nation," he said.
Biden thanked Vice President Kamala Harris, his Cabinet members and Congress for helping pass the bill.
"Here in Washington, we've heard countless speeches and promises, with white papers from experts. But today, we're finally getting this done. So my message to the American people is this — America is moving again. And your life is going to change for the better," he said.
Biden used a portion of his remarks to speak directly to the American people, saying this day "matters to you as well."
"I know you're tired of the bickering in Washington. Frustrated by the negativity and you just want us to use and focus on your needs, your concerns and the conversations are taking place at your kitchen table," he said.
34 min ago
Harris on infrastructure bill: "We got it done, America"
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
(Pool)
Vice President Kamala Harris noted the historic nature of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and delivering on a key promise President Biden made during his campaign.
"This is an historic day. In the middle of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln started construction on the Transcontinental Railroad. In the middle of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt finished construction on the Hoover Dam. President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act in the middle of the Cold War. And today — and today, President Joe Biden will sign the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law," Harris said during her remarks from the White House.
Harris continued, "From the very start of our administration, we were determined to follow through. Not just on our promise to invest in our nation's infrastructure but on the promises that the American people have heard for years now. And we would not be here today were it not for your leadership, Mr. President, from the very start you welcomed Democrats, independents and Republicans to meet with us in the Oval Office. You welcomed ideas. You welcomed debate. All in the service of getting this bill done. And here is what I know to be true, Mr. President: You are equal parts believer and builder. And because you are, we are all better off. On behalf of our nation, thank you, Mr. President."
Harris also thanked leaders in Congress who worked on the bill together and gained bipartisan consensus, as well as the support from "millions of Americans who believed that we could get this done."
"Well, we got it done, America," Harris said.
