John,
Congress has an opportunity to pass a once in a generation piece of legislation that will rebuild our economy through expanded access to healthcare, a fair tax code where billionaires pay their fair share, commitment to reduce the carbon emissions, and much more.
Democrats were elected to address these issues — the greatest challenges facing our country. This is the Build Back Better agenda, which we will pass through what’s called “reconciliation”. This could be Democrats' last chance to pass truly transformational legislation, which is why I’m standing strong and holding the line with the Progressive Caucus to demand a bill that helps all Americans.
Every person elected to Congress represents hard-working people. But at the moment, many of them have been left behind. We owe it to them to pass the full Build Back Better package.
This is more than just one price tag or one bill, this is a series of measures that will improve life for every American. I want to know from you, which policy is most important to you?
While much attention has been given to the two in my own party who have reservations about the package, I want to remind you that every single Republican in Congress opposes these measures. They don’t want universal Pre-K, they want to protect Big Pharma’s profits, they refuse to raise taxes on the top 1%, and they won’t take action on climate.
This is the future we have been working so hard for, and we can make it happen together.
Thank you,
Hank Johnson
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