Spending Bill Agreement Should Happen This Week, Pelosi Says

Spending Bill Agreement Should Happen This Week, Pelosi Says

Share to Linkedin Democrats' months-long negotiations on President Joe Biden's signature social spending package are likely to conclude this week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Sunday, and the House is likely to pass a sweeping infrastructure bill some Democrats have blocked until a deal on the spending bill is reached. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks at her weekly press conference at the U. S. Capitol ... [+] Building on October 21 in Washington, DC. When asked by CNN anchor Jake Tapper if Congress would reach an agreement on the spending bill, known as the Build Back Better plan, and vote on infrastructure, Pelosi responded, "That's the plan." Biden is meeting with key Senate vote Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N. Y.) Sunday to finalize "particulars" on the spending bill, Pelosi noted, explaining the sticking points are over climate change, healthcare funding through Medicare and Medicaid and a care package that includes provisions like paid family leave, universal pre-K and elder care measures. The House Speaker stressed the need to pass the infrastructure bill by October 31, as that is the day the Highway Trust Fund Authorization that funds federal transportation infrastructure expires.