Free community college, preschool, and amnesty for millions: Senate unveils $3.5 trillion budget plan

Senate Democrats this week plan to begin debating a $3.5 trillion budget resolution that would pay for universal preschool, free community college, paid family and medical leave, and expanded Medicare benefits as well as provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants. 

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote to fellow Democrats early Monday to outline the budget plan, which lawmakers are likely to vote on this week after passing a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package.

The plan includes new green energy initiatives and extends the child tax credit and will be paid for with tax hikes on businesses and the wealthy. 

The measure would provide green cards to millions of illegal immigrants and their families who work in the nation's agriculture sector.