House Democrats pitch major infrastructure and climate change proposals in fourth relief package

Published April 1, 2020 5:56pm ET



House Democrats plan to include a major infrastructure proposal in an economic relief package they are drafting and hoping to consider by the time Congress returns — as soon as the end of April.

The legislation would implement a $760 billion measure drafted by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and includes many provisions to combat climate change, such as requirements for more electric vehicles and high-speed rail.

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