The bipartisan infrastructure deal signed last week will get rid of all the lead pines and utility lines in the country, according to a new White House memo, but it’s not clear how long it will take.
The memo of the director of the National Economic Council Brian DeeseBrian DeeseSchumer vows to move forward on a two-pronged infrastructure plan next month The White House Digs In As Infrastructure Talks Falter White House Advisors Clash With Senate Moderators On Infrastructure MORE and Senior Advisor Anita Dunn, says the non-partisan framework “will replace 100 percent of the country’s lead pipes and utility lines. “
White House press secretary Jen Psaki
Jen PsakiBiden relies on bipartisan lawmakers, supporters call for details on Afghan evacuation plan Overnight funding: Republicans warn Biden of infrastructure deal | White House rejects criticism | Biden phones Sinema | Consumer spending stagnates in May, personal incomes fall MORE Also told reporters Monday that “it will push Americans to replace 100 percent of our nation’s lead water pipes,” but would not give a time period when asked how long it would take.
“The details are very important here. It all needs to be included in the final legislation of the bill, but the president is clearly keen to get this done as soon as possible, “she said when asked about the timing.
Exposing children to lead can damage their brain and nervous system.
The package will put a total of $ 55 billion into the “water infrastructure,” which includes the replacement of lead service lines.
These and other numbers were originally announced last week as part of the new $ 579 billion spending on infrastructure.
It was also announced that other funds would be used for environmental purposes, including $ 7.5 billion for electric vehicle infrastructure and another $ 7.5 billion for electric buses.
However, the Deese-Dunn memo suggests that more funding could be poured into infrastructure by adding an additional $ 7.5 billion in low-cost funding to the top-line figure of 7.5 billion to set up a national network of charging stations for electric vehicles. “
White House spokesmen did not immediately respond to The Hill’s questions on the matter.
E-bus funding is listed separately in another section of the memo.
The memo also provides for $ 20 billion to be used for infrastructure funding, which it says will “pour billions of dollars into clean transport and energy.”
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