Divided House gives final approval of bill to fight climate change
Biden’s initial 10-year, $3.5 trillion proposal also envisioned free prekindergarten, paid family and medical leave, expanded Medicare benefits and eased immigration restrictions. after centrist Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said it was too costly, using the leverage every Democrat has in the evenly-divided Senate.
Still, the final legislation remained substantive. Its pillar is about $375 billion over 10 years to encourage industry and consumers to shift from carbon-emitting to cleaner forms of energy. That includes $4 billion to cope with the West’s catastrophic drought. Spending, tax credits and loans would bolster technology like solar panels, consumer efforts to improve home energy efficiency, emission-reducing equipment for coal- and gas-powered power plants and air pollution controls for farms, ports and low-income communities.
Another $64 billion would help 13 million people pay premiums over the next three years for privately bought health. Medicare would gain the power to negotiate its costs for pharmaceuticals, initially in 2026 for only 10 drugs. Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket prescription costs would be limited to $2,000 starting in 2025, and beginning next year would pay no more than $35 monthly for insulin, the costly diabetes drug.
Against the backdrop of GOP attacks on the FBI for its court-empowered search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate for sensitive documents, Republicans repeatedly savaged the bill’s boost to the IRS budget. That is aimed at collecting an estimated $120 billion in unpaid taxes over the coming decade, and Republicans have Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Congress passes Democrats’ climate and health care bill, marking a triumph for President BidenA divided Congress gave final approval to Democrats' flagship climate and health care bill, handing President Biden a back-from-the-dead triumph on coveted priorities.
Baca lebih lajut »
Sweeping climate bill pushes American energy to go greenCongress is poised to pass a transformative climate change fighting bill.
Baca lebih lajut »
In Biden's big bill: Climate, health care, deficit reductionThe biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change.
Baca lebih lajut »
The Best Car Wax for White Cars of 2022 (Review) - Autoblog Commerce | AutoblogPick up a top-notch car wax for white cars to restore your vehicle’s beauty, and check out our buying guide to learn more while you’re at it.
Baca lebih lajut »
Decision day: Which bills did California lawmakers kill?On suspense file day, state legislators killed dozens of bills, including some controversial proposals on health care costs, social media regulation, pay transparency, climate change and much, more…
Baca lebih lajut »
The Leading Speakers for Basses in 2022 - Autoblog Commerce Reviews | AutoblogWondering how to make your favorite songs sound even better in the car? Get started by checking out our picks of the leading car speakers for bass.
Baca lebih lajut »