House Democrats just passed Build Back Better—here's what's included (via CNBCMakeIt)
. That is likely to be a sticking point in negotiations, as Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., has objected to including the provision in the bill, and Democrats need all 50 senators on board to pass their legislation, as no Republicans will vote for it.into law earlier this week.
It includes funds for roads, bridges, public transit, airports, clean water, high-speed internet infrastructure and more.Democrats are extending the enhanced child tax credit for one more year. The credit was increased this year, to be worth up to $3,000 per child 6 to 17 and $3,600 per child under 6. Additionally, families have received half of the credit in monthly payments since July. BBB makes the expansion amounts advanceable.
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