Senate bill approval sets up negotiations to reconcile differences with the House to develop final legislation.

Lawmakers are moving ahead with plans for new legislation authorizing billions of dollars for flood protection, harbor dredging, river locks and dams, ecosystem restoration and other projects.

Infrastructure Act mandated setting up vehicle-miles-traveled advisory panel by late March 2022.

With Senate hearings due on possible legislation to speed up federal review and permitting for construction projects, a coalition of construction and other business groups is pushing the case for bipartisan legislation to meet that goal.

Bhatt, most recently a senior vice president with AECOM, previously led the Delaware and Colorado state transportation departments.

Stakes rise as new infrastructure law hikes State Revolving Fund totals.

Transportation Sec. Buttigieg defends guidance document before committee as Rep. Capito criticizes it.

Measure would boost funding 34% over FAST Act levels.

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee sets May 26 for vote on bill.