Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene), a member of the Ways and Means Committee who has had a profound influence on the child credits in this legislation. Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the American Rescue Plan. This bill contains critical support for our communities, including a provision that I fought for in expansion of the child tax credit. The child tax credit is the largest Federal investment we make in our children, but it still leaves behind one-third of all children who are in families who earn too little to get the full credit. Those left behind include half of Black and Hispanic children, families with young children, families in rural areas, and families headed by women. This bill will provide an increased credit and monthly payments to help families pay bills and buy essentials. An estimated 8 million people have fallen into poverty during this crisis, making the current need even greater. Today, my colleagues have the opportunity to vote to crush the virus, get our economy back on track, and transform the lives of impoverished children. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this critical legislation.”