The plans - which aim to reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - still needs House approval.
Democratic senate majority leader Chuck Schumer addresses reporters after the Inflation Reduction Act passed the Senate
The Inflation Reduction Act includes $369bn for climate action - the largest investment in US history.It would also raise corporate taxes and lower healthcare costs as part of a package surpassing $700bn , which the White House says will pay for itself. It now needs to be approved by the House, where Democrats have a slightly larger majority and expect to pass it with ease, before it can be signed into law by President Biden.
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