Plaskett Makes Statement on Advancement of the Build Back Better Act in the House

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett, a member of the Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement regarding the advancement of the Build Back Better Act out of the committee process in the House of Representatives as it moves toward final passage: “Today, with the passage out of committee, we came closer to achieving President Biden’s and Congressional Democrats’ vision to Build Back Better, as the House Ways and Means Committee met its deadline to submit our legislative proposal to the Budget Committee. We are now prepared to continue negotiations with the White House and Senate to reach reconciliation on legislation that meets the everyday needs of the American people and that addresses the climate crisis. “The Build Back Better Act is about creating good-paying jobs while lowering costs, cutting taxes for America’s families, and having the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share. In doing so, we will transform our economy in terms of women in the workplace, and we will protect our planet with climate action. “For the Virgin Islands, the Build Back Better Act includes revenue and tax measures for the economic development of the Virgin Islands, increases transportation and infrastructure funding for the territory, addresses the educational needs of our students and youth, and includes important Department of Interior Office of Insular Affairs funding to support our island communities.