Eleanor Holmes Norton: “The Build Back Better Act is historic, but I want to focus on two of its most important programs: climate change and…”

“The Build Back Better Act is historic, but I want to focus on two of its most important programs: climate change and much-needed social programs. First, climate change, the most important issue facing the entire world, without exception. The U.S. can double its impact--reducing carbon emissions 50 percent while creating 2 million jobs annually over the next 10 years in clean technologies. And the Build Back Better social programs respond to needs Americans have long prioritized. Among them, childcare and lower costs for Medicare and college tuition. Build Back Better pays over the long run with investments for reducing fast-rising climate change issues and pays right now with investments in much-needed social programs. ____________________”