October 28, 2021: Reported Build Back Better Framework

Policy Resolution Group Alert

October 28, 2021

Reported Build Back Better Framework 

Just hours before departing for an international trip that culminates in his attendance at a pivotal UN climate conference, President Biden visited Capitol Hill this morning, presenting to House Democrats his revised framework for the Build Back Better reconciliation package, and calling on Congress to send the reconciliation bill and the bipartisan infrastructure bill to his desk. While the new framework has not yet been agreed to by Members who are seeing it for the first time, it reflects what the White House believes it can ultimately secure the votes for, even as some of the details remain in flux.

As of this moment it is unclear whether Biden's presentation will unlock the votes to pass the stalled Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which progressives have pledged to oppose absent agreement to legislative text on the BBB. And Biden did not press for such a vote explicitly, instead deferring to House leaders. But the Hill visit and the decision to delay his departure in order to drop this new framework speaks to Biden's unmistakable desire to enter the COP26 meeting in Glasgow with something to show for his efforts, namely $555 billion in climate investments, and a sense of momentum toward enactment of the BBB bill. The situation is subject to change by the hour, so we will continue to keep you updated throughout the week.

Document Library

• Build Back Better Framework
• Build Back Better Fact Sheet 
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