It’s not even clear yet whether the tax and infrastructure portions will be one bill or two. AdvertisementThe letter has softer language than the New York delegation’s demand because the infrastructure package that Biden is proposing is too important to hinge on whether it includes a single policy, Levin said. The infrastructure and tax bill is expected to be considered using a method called reconciliation, which requires approval from a simple majority and cannot be filibustered. California state lawmakers are already weighing a work-around if Congress doesn’t lift or eliminate the cap that would allow certain businesses to deduct state and local taxes on behalf of the owner. Other California representatives said they don’t want to lock themselves into a position without seeing the whole bill.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 16, 2021 07:02 UTC