Rare example of bipartisan legislation includes about $8.6 billion in federal funds for 34 new Corps projects.

After lengthy markup, package, drafted by Democrats, heads toward a floor vote, maybe by July 1.

Proposal unveiled by DeFazio is silent on how to pay for the $138-billion trust-fund infusion needed to fully fund it.

But Speaker Pelosi, other key legislators decline to say how plan will be paid for or when it might move in the House.

Oregon Democrat, likely House transportation committee chair in next Congress, wants to move bill quickly.

House committee chair's ideas may spark debate, but comprehensive legislation is at best a long shot this year.

Senate and House committees unanimously clear measures authorizing more than $2.4 billion for Corps projects.