Political Quotes

“School supplies, gas for the car, swimming lessons, payment for rent, these are just a few of the ways my constituents in southeast Louisiana are spending their child tax credit payments. Especially as my community recovers from Hurricane Ida and has unexpected costs, the dependability of monthly child tax credits-- an average of $410 for my constituents--has meant a lot. While this program expires at the end of December, the problems facing American children and families will not. The Build Back Better Act includes provisions to continue this program. Studies show that extending the child tax credit permanently is sound economic policy and that it can be done better to have better healthcare, better health outcomes, and more economic opportunities for families. We need to put our money where our mouth is and invest in our children, invest in our families, and pass the Build Back Better Act. Remembering Musician Bennie Pete”