The recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act contains highway-related provisions that aim to give a boost to infrastructure projects in disadvantaged communities and for the use of low-carbon construction materials on federal highway projects.
Federal efforts to counter climate change have received a major boost through a just-enacted $700-billion measure whose centerpiece is a variety of tax incentives and federal funds aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Final congressional approval of measure, which includes funding and tax-credit extensions aimed to reduce carbon emissions through projects in energy, transportation, water, buildings and manufacturing sectors, came in a 220-207 party line vote.
As recovery starts from flood that caused 37 deaths and left hundreds unaccounted for, Congress and agencies expedite launch and funding for new climate crisis actions.