Norton Releases Remarks on House Floor on Build Back Better Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released remarks she gave on the House floor earlier this week in support of the Build Back Better Act, highlighting the plan's action on climate change and education. She noted that unlike the prior administration, Democrats are not adding to the deficit with the Build Back Better.

Norton's remarks follow.

November 2, 2021

Mr. Speaker, Congress is close to delivering the Build Back Better Act this week containing our most comprehensive social provisions ever. Build Back Better will afford a plethora of gains our country has long sought — from our first significant action on climate change to urgently addressing the 100,000 teacher shortage as our children are returning to school. Congress is in the end zone on this bill now, although many of us are still trying to get prescription drug prices done. And Congress is paying for Build Back Better without adding to the deficit — unlike the last administration that gave tax breaks to those least in need. Mr. Speaker, we will make history with passage of Build Back Better.

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