Remember Joe Biden's quote....."Build Back Better"?

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I can't think of anything that biden built, let alone building something back better. Any liberals, socialists, progressives, Communists, Marxists,
Abortionists, Trannies, leftists at this forum willing or even able to give us an example of something that biden built back better?
 
Libhater said:
I can't think of anything that biden built, let alone building something back better. Any liberals, socialists, progressives, Communists, Marxists,
Abortionists, Trannies, leftists at this forum willing or even able to give us an example of something that biden built back better?
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Biden was not a hate filled fascist like Trump. Makes him infinitely better than Trump.
 
"Build Back Better" was a key slogan and legislative framework proposed by President Joe Biden during his 2020 campaign and early presidency. It originally encompassed a broad agenda aimed at economic recovery, infrastructure investment, social programs, and climate action. While the full scope of the original Build Back Better Plan didn’t pass Congress as initially envisioned, several significant pieces of legislation tied to its goals were enacted. Here’s what has been "built back better" under Biden’s administration based on those efforts:

  1. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (November 2021)
    • Often considered a cornerstone of the "Build Back Better" vision, this bipartisan $1.2 trillion bill focuses on physical infrastructure. It funds repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, railways, and public transit, with specific commitments like fixing 65,000 miles of roads and 1,500 bridges. It also expands high-speed internet access to rural areas and invests in water systems, including replacing lead pipes. This aligns with Biden’s goal of modernizing America’s infrastructure to support economic growth and resilience.
  2. American Rescue Plan Act (March 2021)
    • This $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package was the first part of the Build Back Better framework. It provided direct payments of up to $1,400 to individuals, extended unemployment benefits, and expanded the child tax credit (temporarily boosting it to $3,000-$3,600 per child, paid monthly). It also allocated funds for vaccine distribution, school reopenings, and state and local government support, aiming to rebuild the economy post-pandemic.
  3. Inflation Reduction Act (August 2022)
    • After the broader Build Back Better Act stalled in the Senate, key elements were repackaged into this $740 billion law. It’s a major win for climate and healthcare goals:
      • Climate: Invests $369 billion in clean energy, including tax credits for solar, wind, and electric vehicles (up to $7,500 for qualifying EVs), aiming to cut U.S. carbon emissions by about 40% by 2030.
      • Healthcare: Caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually for Medicare beneficiaries, allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices (starting with 10 drugs in 2026), and sets a $35 monthly cap on insulin for Medicare recipients.
      • Tax Reform: Introduces a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and boosts IRS enforcement to reduce tax evasion, helping fund these initiatives.
  4. CHIPS and Science Act (August 2022)
    • This $280 billion bill boosts domestic semiconductor manufacturing with $52 billion in subsidies, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains (exposed as a weakness during the pandemic). It also funds research and development in technology and science, supporting Biden’s aim to strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security.
  5. Economic and Job Growth
    • Biden’s policies have coincided with significant job creation—over 15 million jobs added since he took office, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data through early 2025. The unemployment rate dropped to historic lows (around 3.7% as of late 2024). Investments in clean energy, manufacturing (via the CHIPS Act), and infrastructure have spurred growth in sectors like construction and renewable energy, aligning with the "better" promise of high-quality, sustainable jobs.
  6. Social and Equity Advances
    • While the full American Families Plan (a Build Back Better component) didn’t pass, elements like universal pre-K and expanded child care subsidies were initially funded through the American Rescue Plan. The Inflation Reduction Act also targets 40% of clean energy benefits to disadvantaged communities, advancing environmental justice—a key Biden pledge.

What Didn’t Happen?​

The original Build Back Better Act, a $3.5 trillion proposal, included ambitious social programs like paid family leave, free community college, and broader Medicare expansion (e.g., dental and vision coverage). Opposition from Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema scaled it back significantly, and these provisions were largely dropped or deferred. The enhanced child tax credit also lapsed after 2021, though Biden has pushed for its revival.

In Summary​

Biden’s "Build Back Better" vision has been partially realized through major laws addressing infrastructure, climate, healthcare, and technology. While not the sweeping transformation initially proposed, these efforts have rebuilt parts of the economy, modernized infrastructure, and tackled long-term challenges like climate change and supply chain vulnerabilities—arguably "better" than before in those areas. Critics might argue the scope fell short of promises, but supporters point to tangible outcomes like bridges repaired, jobs created, and emissions targeted as evidence of progress.

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