U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he expected his 'Build Back Better' legislation to be passed within a week's time.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on infrastructure construction projects from the NH 175 bridge across the Pemigewasset River in Woodstock, New Hampshire, U.S., November 16, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstNov 16 - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he expected his "Build Back Better" legislation to be passed within a week's time.
"I am confident that the House is going to pass this bill. And when it passes, it will go to the Senate. I think we'll get it passed within a week," Biden said in a speech on Tuesday. The $1.75 trillion proposal aims to expand the social safety net in the United States and boost climate change policy.More from ReutersSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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