[ [link removed] ]Ayanna Pressley




For months, I have been calling for bold investments to address both the
human and physical infrastructure needs of our country.

I have been clear from the outset that any vote on the roads and bridges
infrastructure bill must happen in tandem with a vote on the Build Back
Better Act that invests in our care economy, housing, paid leave,
combating climate change, and more.

We had an agreement that these two bills would move together — not that we
would vote for the narrow roads and bridges infrastructure bill in
exchange for vague assurances and a potential vote on the Build Back
Better Act if certain conditions are met.

Unfortunately, that agreement was not honored. As such, I voted no on
Friday night on the narrow roads and bridges infrastructure bill.

By passing the narrow roads and bridges bill without a vote on the Build
Back Better Act, Congress risks leaving behind long-overdue investments
that are vital to our communities.

I refuse to choose between the livelihoods of the union workers who build
our highways and bridges, and the childcare and healthcare workers who
care for our children, elderly, and disabled loved ones.

I refuse to choose between our crumbling roads, bridges, and public
transit systems, and our crumbling housing stock. I refuse to pit
community member against community member.

Over the last several weeks in community, I have met with parents and
childcare workers; I have stood in solidarity with climate justice
organizers and affordable housing activists; I have met with immigrant
justice organizers and TPS recipients, all of whom talked about holding
the line to ensure that we leave no worker, family or community behind.

[ [link removed] ]Change can’t wait. Childcare, home and community based services for the
elderly and disabled, paid family leave, and bold climate action can’t
wait — and can’t be compromised. If you’re with me in this fight, will you
add your name and join me in demanding that my Congressional colleagues
honor their commitment and pass the full Build Back Better agenda?

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I kept my word, and I won’t stop fighting to advance this critical
legislation that is responsive to the needs and demands of the people, who
delivered Democrats to the House, the Senate, and the White House.

But to secure the full, comprehensive Build Back Better agenda, I need
your help to keep up the pressure in this critical moment. Together, we’ll get it done.

Thank you for fighting alongside me,

Ayanna


 




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