Beyond being supported across the Democratic party, expanding Medicare is popular throughout the country with backing from overwhelming bipartisan majorities. Allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of certain prescription drugs would reduce spending by $345 billion over a decade, according to another CBO estimate of The package contains $284 billion in new transportation spending for an array of needs, including making long-overdue repairs to roadways and bridges, as well Lowering the Medicare eligibility age will not only be life-changing for at least 23 million people, it will also be life-saving for so many across America who will finally be able to get the care they need and deserve, Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said in a statement. RELEASE: Gottheimer, North Jersey Labor Groups Rally Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has so far allowed the bill to progress, despite the name-calling and criticism coming his way from Trump. This is in addition to support from national labor unions, local groups, and national organizations. The House is in recess and is expected to consider both Biden infrastructure packages when it returns in September. Greatersupport for caregivers, better access to home- and community-based services, improvements to Medicare, paid family leave and affordable housing options are all areas that AARP will continue to push for as lawmakers consider future legislation. Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill After McCarthy says he will invite Netanyahu to DC if Biden doesnt. Banning books and giving rich people tax cuts. But the bill's backers argued that the budget office was unable to take into account certain revenue streams including from future economic growth. Editors note: This article was updated Nov. 15 to reflect that the bill was signed into law. Another negotiator, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, acknowledged that no compromise is perfect, but doing nothing when there was a bill before them was not an option. The policy goals advanced by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are highly significant. A Gallup poll found that 65 percent of Americans across party lines are in favor of lowering the eligibility age. Find out more. Congressional committees are aiming to finish drafting their portions of the budget reconciliation package by Sept. 15. Nancy LeaMond is AARP's chief advocacy and engagement officer. Whether the proposal is I cover Congress and the Biden Administration. Most have paid into Medicare for decades at that point and they should get the benefit when they need it,said Congressman Lamb.