House Democrats ready $100B school infrastructure plan

The House Education and Labor Committee today gavels into session for the first time this Congress under Democratic leadership. Lawmakers will vote on subcommittee assignments and an “oversight plan” for the year.

— Democrats are planning a new push this week on school infrastructure. Rep. Bobby Scott, the House education chairman, will unveil a $100 billion plan to improve the “physical and digital infrastructure” of schools across the country.

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