In a turnabout, Biden says he didn't intend to imply a veto threat.

Multiyear plan has a $579-billion increase spread over various sectors but legislation is far from final.

Meanwhile, Biden is "encouraged" by bipartisan Senate group's broader infrastructure proposal.

Former Hill aide Camille Touton also worked at Dept. of Interior in the Obama administration.

Committee Chair Maria Cantwell said passenger and freight rail would get the largest funding share, a $36-billion allocation.

Half of the payment is back pay for 362 workers; the rest is for liquidated damages.

Bill would provide $343 billion for highways, bridges and highway safety.

Sentence in fraudulent bids to state DOT is in line with Contech Engineered Products' plea agreement with US Justice Dept.

The legislation, which Republicans sharply criticized, is slated for a June 9 committee vote.