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BBB Act

1/2/2024, 9:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2709

Bill 118 hr 2709, also known as the Build Back Better Act (BBB Act), is a comprehensive piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address a wide range of issues, including climate change, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

One of the key provisions of the BBB Act is a significant investment in clean energy and climate initiatives. This includes funding for renewable energy projects, energy efficiency programs, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The bill also includes measures to address the impacts of climate change, such as funding for disaster relief and resilience efforts.

In terms of healthcare, the BBB Act seeks to expand access to affordable healthcare coverage. This includes provisions to lower prescription drug costs, expand Medicaid coverage, and improve access to mental health services. The bill also includes funding for community health centers and efforts to address health disparities. Education is another focus of the BBB Act, with provisions to increase funding for public schools, expand access to early childhood education, and make college more affordable. The bill also includes measures to address student loan debt and support teachers and school staff. Infrastructure is a major component of the BBB Act, with funding for projects to improve roads, bridges, and public transportation. The bill also includes provisions to expand broadband access, upgrade water and sewer systems, and invest in clean energy infrastructure. Overall, the BBB Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address a wide range of issues facing the country. It represents a significant investment in clean energy, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, with the goal of building a more sustainable and equitable future for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 2709

Big Biden Blunder Act or the BBB Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the economic effects of withdrawing U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan, including whether destroying, surrendering, or abandoning equipment in Afghanistan had any inflationary effect in the United States.

The bill also requests that the President transmit a written statement to Congress on the extent to which destroying, surrendering, or abandoning equipment in Afghanistan had any inflationary effect in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HR 2709

Bill HR 2709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill HR 2709 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2023.  Bill HR 2709's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2709

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2709

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2709

BBB Act
BBB Act
Big Biden Blunder Act
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to deliver a report on the economic effects of the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

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