WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Members of Congress Applaud the Build Back Better Framework

Yesterday, President Biden presented the Build Back Better Framework to Congress, and highlighted its transformative investment in climate, care, and kids, that will lower the costs of things families depend on, help people get back to work, and grow the economy.

The Framework is designed to level the playing field and make corporations and the wealthiest pay their fair share, so that middle class families can finally get some breathing room.

President Biden heard input from all sides and announced a Build Back Better framework he is confident will pass through Congress and be signed into law, delivering generational investments in the economy for working people.

The Build Back Better Framework will transform the lives of millions of children, saving parents thousands of dollars, and adding two years of free, universal schooling to our education system for the first time in over 100 years. It will be the largest effort to combat climate change in history. It will cut taxes for tens of millions of middle-class families. It is the biggest expansion of affordable health care in a decade. As the President said, it's a big darn deal.

Members of Congress applauded the President and praised the framework.

See below for what they are saying:

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer:" I was proud to welcome @POTUS back to the People's House today. House Democrats are working tirelessly to advance the #BuildBackBetter agenda, which will make a real difference for the American people and our economy." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Brad Schneider: "This is an historic moment and members from across our party must put their pens down on this negotiation and pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill today and ten work toward passing the Build Back Better framework." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Chrissy Houlahan: "For too long, our policies haven't centered enough around hardworking families. That changes now. The #BuildBackBetter Act is about investing in quality, affordable health care, creating a better world for our children & growing an economy that doesn't leave anyone behind."" [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative StaceyPlaskett: "Just like we need roads and bridges to get to work, we need to make sure our loved ones get the care they need. That's why I'm proud to support #BuildBackBetter and the essential care workers who make all other work possible. #CareIsEssential" [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Kathy Castor: "Here's what we'll do: we are going to deliver the largest investment in climate solutions and clean energy in our nation's history through the #BuildBackBetter Act, and then come back the next day and fight for more. President Biden @POTUS" [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Deborah Ross:"The Build Back Better framework is a historic package that will invest in working Americans and the next generation.
We should move forward with a vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill to modernize America's crumbling infrastructure while we work to pass this package." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Debbie Dingell: "Water testing is not enough. We must get the lead out of every pipe in America that provides drinking water to Americans. We must pass the #BuildBackBetter Act to finally achieve that goal." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Emanuel Cleaver: "The #BuildBackBetter Act is our opportunity to cut taxes for the middle-class, lower costs for working families, expand access to affordable healthcare, combat the climate crisis, and create millions of good-paying jobs." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Pete Aguilar: "Access to pre-school for every child. The largest climate investment in history. A chance for middle class families to succeed. Thousands of new jobs in communities like ours. I'm looking forward to delivering on these priorities for San Bernardino County residents." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Angie Craig: "We're seeing important, steady progress in our economic recovery – with roughly 5 million jobs created since January. But our work is far from over. Passing the #BuildBackBetterAct will unleash our economy and lift up millions of hardworking families." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Dan Kildee: "It was an honor to meet with @POTUS today. I applaud him for his bold vision & historic agenda to help working families. I'm committed to working with my colleagues to get the #BuildBackBetter Act & the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act passed as soon as possible." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Suzan DelBene: "New Dems stand firm behind President Biden & the Build Back Better agenda. It's time to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill & show governance can work again. We remain fully committed to getting a transformative Build Back Better Act across the finish line ASAP." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Lori Trahan: "We need big, bold action on climate NOW. The #BuildBackBetter Act will make the serious investments needed to fight the climate crisis & protect our planet for generations to come." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Steven Horsford: "Every day, home care workers — who are often women of color — deliver compassionate, skilled care to those who need them. I'm proud to recognize their heroic work. By passing the #BuildBackBetter Act, we can expand the home care workforce and give workers the raise they deserve." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Vicente Gonzalez: "America has waited long enough for us to invest in rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure. It's time to get this done." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Marcy Kaptur: "The #BuildBackBetter agenda will create good-paying jobs, uplift Middle Class families, and revitalize communities across our nation. It is time to get this done." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Cheri Bustos: "It's time to move past our individual agendas and get something done for the American people. We should pass the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act TODAY. #BuildBackBetter" [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Colin Allred: "I was raised by a single mom who was a Dallas school teacher. I know first-hand how @POTUS ' #BuildBackBetter framework can help. Whether it's universal pre-K, affordable child care or the Child Tax Credit -- we have a historic opportunity to deliver and help North Texas families." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Katherine Clark: "President Biden's #BuildBackBetter framework includes $400 BILLION to lower #childcare costs & provide universal pre-k for every 3 and 4 year in America. This is huge — for kids, for women, and for our economy. This is child care as infrastructure." [Tweet, 10/29/21]

Representative Lois Frankel: "This is our opportunity to make sure all of us – not just those at the top – are dealt in and get to share the benefits of a growing economy. This is our opportunity to not just build back, but #BuildBackBetter" [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Sara Jacobs: "The Build Back Better Act is going to help a lot of families. I'm especially proud that it is so strong on child care & pre-K. We fought for a child care program that included more families in high cost areas like ours and won - and more San Diego families are going to benefit." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Mondaire Jones: "I'm proud to support @POTUS ' Build Back Better Act. We will enact universal child care, deliver bold, planet-saving climate action, expand Medicare, make historic investments in affordable housing, and continue cutting child poverty in half through the expanded Child Tax Credit." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Brenda Lawrence: "From increasing access to child care to boosting pay for care workers to extending the Child Tax Credit, the #BuildBackBetter Agenda will be transformational for women & women of color. It will lift millions of Americans out of poverty, create jobs & take care of our children." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Frank Pallone: "The #BuildBackBetter legislative text that will be considered by @RulesDemocrats today invests in the health and well-being of the American people, aggressively tackles the climate crisis, and helps revitalize our economy for the future" [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Jimmy Panetta: "Tonight, I testified before @RulesDemocrats in support of the @HouseAgDems provisions in the Build Back Better Act. These provisions represent a historic opportunity to invest in climate change mitigation, rural communities, forest conservation, and agricultural research." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Darren Soto: "The #BuildBackBetter framework will give our kids cleaner air and water, create thousands of high-quality jobs, deliver health care coverage for millions of uninsured Americans, extend the #ChildTaxCredit, and so much more. I'm ready to get this done for #FL9 today." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative Dina Titus: "For too long our economy has served those at the very top. The #BuildBackBetter framework announced today takes positive steps on income inequality by raising revenue from the wealthy and corporations without a penny in new taxes on those making under $400k/year." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Representative David Trone: "Families should not have to go broke before getting the care our seniors and folks with disabilities desperately need. It's time we invest in care, support our care providers, and #BuildBackBetter. #CareIsEssential" [Tweet, 10/29/21]

Representative John Yarmuth: "When we invest in Americans' health, our children's futures, and expanded opportunities for all – we create a stronger, more prosperous future for our nation. A future where everyone has a shot at the American dream. That's what the #BuildBackBetter Act is all about." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Tom Carper: "With @POTUS 's Build Back Better framework, we are on the precipice of delivering historic investments for American families and the future of our planet. I'm confident we can get this legislation across the finish line alongside our bipartisan infrastructure bill." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Martin Heinrich: "The #BuildBackBetter agenda is an historic investment in American working families — finally helping our economy grow from the middle out, not the top up. Let's get this done." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Chris Van Hollen: "More good news: the #BuildBackBetter Framework includes the clean energy accelerator proposed by @SenMarkey , @RepDebDingell & me. Leveraging investments in clean energy can reduce GHG emissions many times over. This is big for our workers, econ & our fight against climate change" [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Alex Padilla: "Proud to have worked with the Administration and my colleagues to ensure that the latest Build Back Better framework continues to include significant funding for immigration reform. We will keep fighting until we get this done." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Tim Kaine: "The Build Back Better framework will do enormous good for families and workers in Virginia and across the nation. By investing in job training, pre-K, and child care, it will help kids get a stronger start in life—and get their parents back to work, boosting our economy." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Patty Murray: "The #BuildBackBetter framework will dramatically lower families' child care costs, make child care more available, and raise wages for child care workers. Our child care crisis is one of the reasons I ran for office in the first place. Let's get this done." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Jeanne Shaheen: "The #BuildBackBetter framework is a bold vision that puts our people first by making critical investments in our country, w/historic proposals to address early childhood education, child care, affordable housing, health care affordability & the climate crisis that affects us all." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Mark Warner: "The transformative framework announced by @POTUS today will reduce child and home health care costs, invest in clean energy, combat the effects of climate change, & make life a little easier and more affordable for hardworking Americans and Virginia families." [Tweet, 10/28/21]

Senator Gary Peters: "The framework announced today will lower costs, give parents greater ability to return to work & puts middle class families first. I applaud @POTUS's leadership to #BuildBackBetter." [Tweet, 10/28/21]