Energy and Environment

House Democrats propose $85 billion environmental infrastructure bill

By John Siciliano
Published May 17, 2017 9:30pm ET
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House Democrats propose $85 billion environmental infrastructure bill
Bill would secure funding for projects over five years, with renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric grid upgrades top priorities. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

House Democrats introduced an $85 billion infrastructure bill on Wednesday that makes renewable energy growth a big priority in an anticipated debate over one of President Trump’s biggest agenda items.

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