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The #BidenBudget includes @WaysMeansCmte #BuildBackBetter Act priorities that make health care more accessible and affordable:
💸 Extending #AmericanRescuePlan premium tax credit enhancements
⚕️ Closing the #Medicaid coverage gap
💊 Lowering prescription prices
🚨The economy just shrank 1.4% and saw the weakest quarter since the start of the pandemic.
Instead of #BuildBackBetter we got #Bidenflation and #BuildBackBroke!
🧵Today, @HispanicCaucus had the opportunity to sit down with @POTUS and senior White House officials to talk about issues affecting Hispanics in our communities. (1/3)
I spoke about the need to develop comprehensive plans to ensure underserved communities are properly informed of the funding and resources available through the #BuildBackBetter Infrastructure Law. (2/3)
In #FL9, these funds would help address environmental justice issues, create good-paying jobs, and #FixTheTraffic by expanding I-4, @RideSunRail, and @GoBrightline. Proud to work with CHC to create policies that reflect the needs of those who keep our communities running. (3/3)
I sat down with nonprofit housing developers to discuss the expansion of the low income housing tax credit and the need to develop more affordable housing units through investments in #BuildBackBetter. Thank you @SecFudge Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) for the thoughtful discussion.
🚨Can a #CarbonTax Fund #Climate Investments?🚨
In our new analysis, we find that coupling the climate investments from #BuildBackBetter with carbon taxes would amplify the reduction of carbon emissions AND turn costs into net savings.
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@BudgetHawks
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is a nonpartisan group of budget experts concerned about this nation's fiscal future.
Important new analysis from @BudgetHawks: whether you want to cut emissions or stabilize the nation’s fiscal position, a price on carbon is the answer.
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I'm proud to announce that Florida has received nearly $531 million in funds secured through the #BuildBackBetter Infrastructure Law to upgrade and expand local transit.
This investment will create jobs, reduce commute times, and connect communities in #FL9 and across the state.
Today, our team met with local non-profit organization leaders to discuss the challenges with #AffordableHousing and evictions in our district.
I will continue fighting for affordable housing while coordinating future efforts to #BuildBackBetter.
Today’s announcement is yet another example of how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is continuing to help Charlotte and Mecklenburg County #BuildBackBetter.
ICYMI: $11.2 million is coming to #TX15 for first responders, drainage, veterans, and infrastructure!
This is how we #BuildBackBetter and support the growth and advancement of #SouthTexas.
