ProsperUS Praises House Passage of Build Back Better Bill, Calls for Speedy Senate Passage, No Additional Cuts

Washington, DC (November 19, 2021) – Today, Claire Guzdar, spokesperson for ProsperUS, released the following statement after the passage in the House of Representatives of the Build Back Better legislation. The bill now heads to the Senate where debate is expected to begin in the coming weeks. 

“This is a big day for workers, families, caregivers, and communities across the country who just moved one step closer to seeing the benefits of strong public investments that will improve their lives, expand economic opportunities, and build a healthy, thriving economy for all of us.” 

“We call on Senate Democrats to take up this legislation without delay and reject any attempts to whittle down the critical investments needed for a just and equitable future.”

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About ProsperUS

ProsperUS is a coalition of major progressive labor, grassroots, movement, faith-based, small business, and policy organizations at the state, local, and national levels. We’re coming together to ensure the government at all levels hears the demands of the people, meets the historic nature of the crises we face with bold ideas, and fearlessly commits the public resources needed to implement them. Learn more at prosperus.org and join the conversation using the hashtag #ProsperUS.