Clean-energy advocates, construction groups and labor unions, not always on the same side in policy issues, are watching closely as White House and US Senate negotiators try to strike a deal on a $1.2-trillion bipartisan infrastructure package before the August congressional recess.
One element of the discussions of particular interest to the groups is an energy infrastructure bill crafted by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), chairman of the key Energy and Natural Resources Committee. His measure cleared the committee by a 13-7 vote on July 14 and is expected to be folded into the larger infrastructure package, if negotiators strike a deal.