Some, but far from all, federal infrastructure and construction programs would gain increases under congressional spending measures covering the rest of fiscal year 2020.

Commerce Dept. says construction spending declines 1.3% on monthly basis but climbs 1.6% vs. June 2016.

Legislation increases highway, mass transit funding to FAST Act levels.

Industry economists note that Nov. $1.18-trillion rate was highest since 2006; nonresidential sector's level strongest in eight years.

Census Bureau reports October spending up a slight 0.5% from September but rose 3.4% from October 2015.

Office construction surged 25% from year-earlier total but educational buildings sector dipped 5%.