The US Senate adopted a bill by $ 430 billion aimed at combating climate change, reducing medicines and increasing some corporate taxes. The upper house approved him in 51 votes against 50. The advantage unanimously provided Vice President Kamal Harris, reports Reuters.
Voting under the bill in the House of Representatives is expected on Friday, August 12. Biden in the statement called on congressmen to act as soon as possible and said that the bill was looking forward to signing.
Democrats call this result a brilliant victory for President Joe Bayden, who thus realizes its pre -election promises. The document is discussed, including the protection of climate, the availability of healthcare and energy security.
“Behind more than a year of hard work, and today the Senate is doing history. I am sure that the law on reducing inflation will remain in history as one of the most important legislative successes of the 21st century. Our bill reduces inflation, reduces expenses, creates millions of well -paid jobs and turns out to be a package of the most decisive measures to combat climate change in the history of the United States, ”the Schumer, the leader of the democrats in the Senate.
According to the supporters of the initiative, it will allow the United States to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030. Billions of dollars should be aimed at supporting the production of electric vehicles and projects in the field of “green” energy.