Buttigieg Pushes For Major Infrastructure Funding

The video discusses the need for significant infrastructure investment in the US, highlighting the backlog of improvements needed for roads, bridges, and transit systems. It compares US spending with other countries, noting that China invests more annually than the US and Europe combined. The current state of US infrastructure poses a threat to future competitiveness. President Biden is considering a $3 trillion package to address these issues, with details expected soon.

What did Transportation Secretary Pete Budaj say the infrastructure investment would address?

What are some of the areas that need improvements according to the text?

How does China's infrastructure spending compare to that of the US and Europe?

What is the potential amount of the infrastructure package that President Biden is considering?

What is expected to be released by the president next week?