Sharing some thoughts on the Build Back Better Act

 

Hey, it’s Jamaal.

I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on why we must pass the Build Back Better Act.

Before I came to Congress, I spent 20 years as an educator working with children and families — particularly those who came from neglected and poverty-stricken communities. I've seen firsthand just how necessary and urgent federal and social resources are needed in these communities.

Which is why, in the wake of what could be one of the most influential infrastructure votes of our generation, I'm often struck with so much confusion.

I simply cannot understand how my moderate colleagues want to scale down the Build Back Better Act by compromising on key issues like child care, paid leave, and Medicare expansion, along with so much more.

The majority of Americans — many of whom are constituents of these moderate representatives — are ready to make these big investments in our economy. The majority of Democrats in Congress are too. And if we are able to use our time in Congress effectively, we can finally start investing our funds into resources that make our lives better instead of staying stagnant. But there are a few people who are holding us back.

Many of my colleagues are wealthy, white, and have not encountered the same instances of violence and loss that are directly connected to poverty and trauma as a result of bad policy.

And, we will continue to negotiate bad policy if we don't go big on social, climate, and infrastructure issues while we still have the chance.

Enough. I am tired of watching our government systems leave behind Black and Latino people, women, immigrants, seniors, kids, and poor people behind in the name of "compromise".

We need to solve the climate issue, we need to prioritize care in our economy, and we need to ensure that every American has a chance to thrive. The Build Back Better Act is a clear step in the right direction of uplifting and supporting all of us, not just the privileged few.

If you stand with me and the progressive coalition in this fight to bring true, transformative change to our communities through passing the full $3.5 trillion reconciliation package please support our movement today so we can continue advocating for this change.

Peace and love,

Jamaal Bowman

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