President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda

Floor Speech

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Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Speaker, I understand the importance of passing legislation that will make much-needed investment in our Nation's infrastructure. And as the representative of the Virgin Islands, a place where modern infrastructure resilience to climate change is needed, I am committed to making that happen.

President Biden's Build Back Better agenda is not just about fixing our Nation's crumbling infrastructure, it is also about strengthening the economy, creating jobs, helping Americans afford the rising cost of living. These critical investments will not be possible without passage of a budget resolution.

Passage of a budget resolution gives House Democrats the opportunity to make sure we are not just investing in infrastructure, but also reducing carbon emission, restoring transit funding, reconnecting neighborhoods, and ensuring climate-resilient and affordable investment in our crumbling wastewater infrastructure, all of which are needed in my home.

Ensuring a bicameral reconciliation process, with input from the people's House prior to the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure legislation, is essential to advancing critical American priorities on infrastructure and so much more. That is why I know Democrats will work together and take the first step to enact a budget resolution this week.

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