It's unclear how the new package might mesh with the Biden-Senate bipartisan group framework.

The 24 winners were chosen from among 157 eligible proposals.

Meanwhile, Biden is "encouraged" by bipartisan Senate group's broader infrastructure proposal.

Committee Chair Maria Cantwell said passenger and freight rail would get the largest funding share, a $36-billion allocation.

Bill would provide $343 billion for highways, bridges and highway safety.

House-Senate staff negotiations are continuing, with hopes of an agreement before Dec. 11 deadline