American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Floor Speech

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Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding and for your incredible work and that of your committee.

A few weeks ago, my colleagues across the aisle were animated in their support of fairness for women. So here is the moment to dispel any doubts that that was just a disingenuous defense of bigotry and truly help American women by supporting this transformative legislation.

Women have been on the front lines of this crisis. Over two million women have been pushed out of work while fighting to keep their families fed, healthy, and housed. Because of this pandemic, women's participation in the workforce is at a 33-year low.

A vote ``yes'' for the American Rescue Plan is a vote to say vaccines can get into the arms of teachers and our frontline workers. That direct checks will go to 85 percent of Americans. An expanded child tax credit will cut child poverty in half. Unprecedented childcare funding will directly benefit its workforce made up of 95 percent women.

Vote ``yes'' for women. Vote ``yes'' for families. Vote ``yes'' for a more equitable future.

Mr. RICE of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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