Democrats have been laser-focused on lowering the cost of living for America’s working families.
@POTUS & @HouseDemocrats have sparked a record-setting jobs recovery, and at the same time, we have enacted landmark laws to make progress toward lowering the cost of living.
The #InflationReductionAct slashes the cost of prescription drugs, locks in lower health care premiums, cuts energy bills and reduces the deficit — while making the wealthiest few and big corporations pay their fair share.
Every single Republican voted No on this law.
The #AmericanRescuePlan lowered health care costs, extended needed unemployment benefits and delivered a vital lifeline in the Child Tax Credit.
Again, every single Republican voted No on this important law.
The Infrastructure Law puts Americans back to work rebuilding our roads, bridges, ports and water systems — which will cut commute times, save families on car repairs and bring down transit costs.
200 House Republicans voted No on this law.
The #CHIPSandScienceAct reinvigorates American semiconductor manufacturing, strengthens supply chains and invests in innovation.
187 House Republicans voted No on this law.
We know more must be done to lower the cost of living for America’s working families. We will continue our fight to put #PeopleOverPolitics — with lower costs, better-paying jobs & safer communities. Read more on @HouseDemocrats actions on inflation here: speaker.gov/newsroom/102222
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As Speaker, it’s my privilege to represent the United States at the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform.
Alongside European allies and global partners, we will deliver an unmistakable statement of our solidarity with Ukraine in its fight for freedom.
Russia is waging an unprovoked, all-out assault on Ukraine: from the occupation of Crimea to attempts to illegally annex additional Ukrainian territory to escalating targeting of civilians. That's why America & our allies are reaffirming our pledge to support the Ukrainian people
Working with speed, strength and unity, America and our allies have imposed devastating consequences on Russia and delivered game-changing aid to Ukraine. Our ironclad solidarity with the heroes of Ukraine has been decisive, and it will be even more crucial as winter approaches.
This year’s cost-of-living boost in benefits is an important reminder that Social Security is the bedrock of financial security for America’s seniors in challenging times. Yet extreme MAGA Republicans are doubling down on slashing Social Security & Medicare.
The increase in Social Security benefits, together with the historic action that Democrats have delivered to lower seniors’ prescription drug costs with the Inflation Reduction Act, shows the vital role Medicare and Social Security provide to protect seniors from rising costs.
Yet with Social Security & Medicare as essential as ever, extreme MAGA Republicans are openly plotting new schemes to slash seniors’ benefits & raise their costs – including by threatening to cause an economic catastrophe by holding the debt limit hostage for their toxic agenda.
In April, @POTUS took a powerful step to make health care more affordable and accessible by ending the “family glitch” in the Affordable Care Act — strengthening the law so that it functions as Congress intended.
Today, the Treasury Department finalizes the fix so that, when Open Enrollment begins on November 1st, nearly a million more Americans will see lower premiums or gain affordable coverage.
This means that, under President Biden and a Democratic Congress, 14 million Americans have gained the dignity and security of lower health care costs. This is the latest step in Democrats’ relentless fight to lower health costs.
Today’s jobs numbers offer further proof that America remains on a path of strong, sustainable job growth. Under @POTUS Biden and a Democratic Congress, our nation has seen the strongest jobs recovery in modern times.
This progress was powered by Democrats’ economic agenda: from our Rescue Plan to our Infrastructure Law to our CHIPS and Science Act.
But Republicans overwhelmingly opposed these laws — and the historic job creation they have sparked.
At the same time, while Democrats are lowering kitchen table costs for families with our #InflationReductionAct, @HouseGOP has put forth an extreme MAGA agenda that would raise prescription drug prices, slash Social Security and Medicare, and diminish our economy.
This is a day of hope and healing, as @POTUS takes historic steps to reform America’s approach to marijuana. These transformative actions are the latest manifestation of Democrats’ unyielding commitment to justice, especially for those unfairly harmed by cannabis criminalization.
Failed federal drug policies — which have specifically targeted communities of color — have torn apart too many families. By pardoning those arrested for simple marijuana possession, and encouraging governors to follow suit, the President is advancing racial and economic justice.
.@HouseDemocrats applaud these bold actions, which build on the progress we forged in passing our Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act.
This legislation decriminalizes marijuana at the federal level and empowers all to participate in the cannabis industry.
Today’s appellate court ruling offers a measure of temporary relief for our Dreamers, who are a pride and constant reinvigoration of our nation.
.@POTUS is to be commended for his proactive action in August to strengthen the DACA initiative against extreme MAGA Republican attacks. More must be done to offer the permanent stability and security that millions of Dreamers and their families deserves.
That’s why @HouseDemocrats have twice passed the Dream and Promise Act: to finally offer Dreamers a permanent pathway to citizenship, while fixing our broken immigration system through comprehensive reform.