As August comes to an end, let's take a look back at the historic accomplishments Democrats delivered this month.

We're taking action to create jobs, lower costs, and build an economy that works for working people — not wealthy corporations.🧵
This month, @POTUS Biden signed the #InflationReductionAct into law.

This once-in-a-generation law cuts costs for families, protects affordable health care for millions, and makes the largest investment ever in cleaner, cheaper energy.
budget.house.gov/InflationReduc…
Democrats delivered the CHIPS and Science Act to invest in American semiconductor manufacturing.

American scientists develop the cutting-edge chips powering our electronics — and we're making sure American workers manufacture them too.
And after years of fighting, Democrats turned the Honoring Our PACT Act into law so that veterans exposed to toxic burn pits get the lifesaving care they deserve.
We're building an economy that works for everyone — and fighting to lower costs.

This month, the unemployment rate matched its lowest point in *over 50 years.*
budget.house.gov/news/press-rel…
That's not all.

Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, this month we reached the *lowest uninsured rate in American history.*

You can see how the American Rescue Plan is helping more Americans than ever get affordable health care here.
budget.house.gov/500DaysOfARP
That's what it means to put #PeopleOverPolitics.

While Republicans are pushing far-right policies, @HouseDemocrats will keep fighting to lower costs, create good-paying jobs, and protect families from their extremist agenda.

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Sep 28, 2021
ICYMI: This past Saturday, House Budget Dems completed a markup of the #BuildBackBetter Act. We know that our nation, our economy, & our communities cannot wait any longer for these critical investments.

Here’s what House Budget Dems had to say: ⤵️
America works best when everybody pays their fair share. As @RepJudyChu explains, the #BuildBackBetter Act will make sure the IRS has the tools it needs to crack down on wealthy tax evaders.
Unlike the 2017 GOP tax law, the #BuildBackBetter Act will support all Americans, not just the wealthy & big corporations. As @RepHorsford says, we have to make sure America’s families and workers have a fair shot.
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The facts are clear: the #AmericanRescuePlan is what we need to beat #COVID, safely reopen schools, deliver relief to working families, & generate an inclusive recovery. That's why 74% of Americans – including 60% of Republicans – support @POTUS' plan.

Here's what else is true:
FACT: Leaders from across the political spectrum agree that the #AmericanRescuePlan is the plan we need to change the direction of these crises. As @RepHorsford explains, this isn’t a red state, blue state issue – it’s an American crisis.
FACT: #COVID19 is a health AND an economic crisis. As @RepDanKildee says, we need to get Americans the economic relief they need to survive the pandemic & corresponding downturn.
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For those still asking "why" the President can't withhold whatever funds he wants, here's your guide to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) -- as explained by gifs ⬇️⬇️ bit.ly/2qnbJQi
The ICA established procedures the president must follow to reduce, delay or eliminate funding.

This prohibits the President from refusing to release Congressionally appropriated funds just because they don't like it: bit.ly/2qnbJQi
Impoundment is divided into two categories:
✔️Rescissions
✔️Deferrals bit.ly/2qnbJQi
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