Alexis Guilleux (in New York), edited by Solène Leroux 7:44 p.m., November 6, 2021, modified at 7:46 p.m., November 6, 2021
It was one of his campaign promises.
Last night, the US Congress last night definitively adopted the $ 1.2 trillion infrastructure plan to repair and modernize the country.
A bill passed with the votes of Republicans.
A first legislative victory for Joe Biden, after the electoral setback of the Democrats this week in Virginia.
It is also a huge relief for the American president, just like the scale of this modernization plan, since it was one of his great campaign promises.
“This is a monumental step forward for us as a nation, the investment of a generation that will create millions of jobs,” said Joe Biden.
Some $ 1.2 trillion to repair roads, bridges and tunnels, to replace lead pipes and ensure access to clean water, but also to roll out high-speed internet across the country.
A law for all Americans
Joe Biden donned his hard-working America's Defender costume, the one that won him the election last year.
"This law is for you," he assured, addressing his fellow citizens directly.
"The vast majority of the jobs that will be created will not require a college degree. There will be jobs across the country, in Democratic and Republican states, in towns and cities, in rural communities. It is a plan. in favor of the workers to rebuild America ", concluded the president.
>> Find Europe evening weekend in podcast and in replay here
But the victory is not total for the successor of Donald Trump.
His second bill on social and environmental spending, even more massive, remains blocked in Congress.
The interminable negotiations highlight the divisions of the Democratic Party.
"I am confident we will have enough votes to pass this second law," said Joe Biden.