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Happy Labor Day weekend! As we enjoy the last stretch of summer weather, let’s all make sure to commemorate the exceptionally hard work and sacrifices of our essential workers over the past year — and to push for them to be granted fair working conditions and the ability to organize in labor unions through the PRO Act, which Democrats must pass through reconciliation. Our polling in July found that voters strongly support passing the PRO Act through reconciliation by +24 points.
It’s a holiday weekend — and the cap to an insane week of natural disasters, horrifying bans on reproductive rights, and a certain Senator’s centrist BS. So instead of hitting pause on action, we thought we’d hit pause on our normal newsletter this week to revisit some of our favorite DFP memos from this summer as we gear up for a big fight this September.
Enjoy your holiday weekend, Happy Labor Day, and a reminder to West Virginia’s senior senator that despite recent editorializing, voters don’t need the benefits of the $3.5 reconciliation infrastructure bill explained or defended to them because they already support it.
Poll: Voters Support All Provisions of the $3.5 Trillion Build Back Better Bill
As part of an August survey of likely voters nationally, Invest in America and Data for Progress tested support for both the Investment Infrastructure and Jobs Act (formerly the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework) and the Build Back Better bill, Congressional Democrats’ $3.5 trillion proposed budget.
This new polling again confirms that likely voters support the Investment Infrastructure and Jobs Act and all provisions of the $3.5 trillion budget bill. We have now also found that likely voters don’t want any provisions cut from the bill. In addition, we find voter support for the bill’s size and pay-fors.
Memo: Voters Support Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable For Addressing Climate Change
In a July 2021 national survey, Data for Progress assessed the attitudes of likely voters towards fossil fuel companies, a corporate polluter fee, and the importance of providing compensation to communities that are disproportionately impacted by fossil fuel pollution. We find that a majority of voters think fossil fuel companies are responsible for addressing climate change and support a $500 billion fee on corporate polluters. Moreover, voters think it is important that low-income communities and communities of color receive compensation from fossil fuel companies to improve community health and sustainability.
Memo: Voters See Pandemic Preparedness As Important To Include In Reconciliation — And Trust Democrats On The Issue
As part of a July survey of likely voters nationally, Data for Progress and Guarding Against Pandemics conducted further research into the attitudes towards an investment in pandemic preparedness. Out of nine provisions we tested, the two most popular things to include in an investment plan are roads and bridges and long-term care. The third most popular provision of a potential investment plan is pandemic preparedness, backed by a 73-percentage-point margin.
Memo: Voters Overwhelmingly Support Strengthening Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
New polling conducted by Data for Progress and The Century Foundation shows that voters support congressional action to finally bring SSI into the 21st century. As part of a May survey conducted by Data for Progress and The Century Foundation of 1,250 likely voters nationally, we measured public attitudes on President Biden’s proposals to update SSI. The findings reveal overwhelming bipartisan support for each of President Biden’s proposals to improve SSI.
Memo: Voters Want Lawmakers To Pass The American Jobs Plan
In a June 2021 national survey, Climate Power and Data for Progress assessed the attitudes of likely voters towards the environmental problems impacting their communities, the American Jobs Plan, and the current bipartisan negotiations around the size and scope of President Biden’s proposal. We find that voters widely support the American Jobs Plan, including the proposal’s key climate and clean energy provisions.
Memo: Food Procurement And Infrastructure
The AJP and AFP recognize the power of procurement of vehicles, energy, and materials in creating good-paying jobs and meeting our ambitious climate goals. However, Biden’s plans neglect to consider the massive impact that leveraging the government’s food procurement could have in “building back better” when it comes to our food system. Building infrastructure that supports sustainable food and agricultural systems represents an important opportunity to improve public health, strengthen food security and resilience, support family farms, revitalize rural communities, redress systemic injustice and mitigate climate change.
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