Last week, we celebrated the American Rescue Plan’s one-year anniversary. Thanks to President Biden and Democratic leadership:
💼 6 million jobs have been added to the economy
📉 Unemployment levels have dropped to 3.8%
❤️ Health care premiums for returning customers on ACA marketplace plans have declined by 50% on average
📚 99% of schools are open, and children are back to in-person learning safely
President Biden is rebuilding this nation from the bottom up and the middle out -- and the American Rescue Plan was just the start. Read on for more updates about the Biden-Harris administration’s accomplishments and how to get involved with our party →
Latest Legislation -- The Bipartisan Government Funding Bill
President Biden recently signed a $1.5 trillion bill that will fund the government through September and provide assistance to the people of Ukraine as they defend their country and their democracy.
Key investments from this legislation include: $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine, $17.5 billion for education, $1 billion to help launch the President’s Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, $3.2 billion for clean energy projects and manufacturing, and more.
This bill will lower costs for American families and businesses, support our economic recovery, advance equity, and continue restoring U.S. leadership abroad.
President Biden at the DNC meeting
Last Thursday, President Biden spoke at the 2022 DNC winter meeting and discussed the historic progress Democrats have made in the last year -- including passing the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with 4,000 projects across the nation already announced.
President Biden touched on the challenges he plans to face head on, including addressing the opioid crisis, prioritizing mental health care, better supporting our veterans, and much more -- to overcome these challenges we must be united. Click below to watch his remarks →
The Biden-Harris Administration’s National COVID Preparedness Plan
The Biden-Harris administration recently released a National COVID Preparedness Plan to help keep America moving forward safely. The plan centers around four key goals:
This plan will build upon our progress so far and get Americans back to our usual routines. Click below to learn more →
If you or someone you know needs a COVID-19 vaccination, visit www.vaccines.gov to find a free vaccine near you.
Women’s History Month at the Official Democratic Store
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the DNC collaborated with Vietnamese American artist Natalie Bui to release a new t-shirt and tote bag in our store, and we wanted to make sure you saw it! Natalie’s design features a simple yet powerful quote -- “Women for the win” -- showcasing the strength of women everywhere.
Show your support for the trailblazing women of our nation by heading to the Official Democratic Store today to get your very own t-shirt and tote bag. Every purchase made will help elect Democrats who are committed to fighting for and honoring women everywhere.
Get involved today
The DNC is the only party organization tasked with electing Democrats up and down the ballot nationwide. And with November’s midterm elections fast approaching, our party is doubling down on its efforts to ensure that Democrats have the resources they need to compete and win in every single ZIP code.
The DNC is making historic investments in local and state parties, distributed organizing efforts, and state-of-the-art technology to protect and expand our slim congressional majorities. If we’re going to keep up the progress we have made so far, your support is imperative. With just one Senate seat and five House seats standing between us and Republicans taking back control, we need to ramp up our efforts.
Chip in a $25 donation today to support the DNC’s groundbreaking programs, defend our democracy, and elect Democrats up and down the ballot.
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