An Overview of the $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, on Aug. 8, 2021. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

News Analysis

The Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Tuesday morning after fierce debates over the bill in the House and Senate. The bill, at a $1.2 trillion price tag, is a far cry from the Democrats’ own $3.5 trillion plan. Still, some have criticized the bill for its content that goes beyond basic infrastructure improvement.