A long-awaited highway bill has finally cleared a crucial hurdle, but not without intense debate over key provisions. A congressional committee has approved the measure, which aims to fund infrastructure projects and address the nation's crumbling roads and bridges. However, the path to approval was rocky, with lawmakers sparring over contentious issues such as fees for electric vehicle owners, repeals of climate change regulations, and other contentious riders. The bill now heads to the full House of Representatives for a vote, where it faces an uncertain fate amidst partisan divisions and competing priorities.
Committee approves highway bill after sparring over EV fees, climate repeals E&E News by POLITICO
