These 4 charts show where the money would go
The plan goes far beyond infrastructure. It’s as much a jobs program – one that looks to build the nation’s clean energy workforce, expand manufacturing and boost caregiving as a profession to serve the elderly and disabled.
It would spend about 28% of the transportation portion, on electric vehicles. That includes a network of 500,000 electric vehicle stations, using electric vehicles in bus fleets, and replacing the federal government's fleet of diesel transit vehicles with electric vehicles.
The largest part of the plan focuses on American homes, school buildings, underground water infrastructure and broadband expansion.
It would expand a Medicaid program to make more services available and eliminate a backlog that prevents thousands from getting care. It would also boost pay for care workers, who are disproportionately women of color and typically earn about $12 an hour.
The plan would spend $180 billion on new research and development with an emphasis on clean energy, fewer emissions and climate change research. That total includes $100 billion for worker training and an increase of worker protection systems.