On Monday, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), the Progressive Caucus Chair of the House of Representatives, discussed her reactions to Senator Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) decision not to back the Build Back Better Act, and what she thinks President Joe Biden should do now.

... it is now incumbent on President Biden to keep his promise to us and to the American people by using the ultimate tool in his toolbox of executive action in every arena immediately,” she added. Jayapal said she would start discussions with Progressive Caucus leaders on Monday and with the White House later in the week. “At this point, we should not wait for that legislative path for the president to take action. I just think if there are too many Americans hurting, there’s too much at stake …

The Hill noted that it isn’t clear which parts of the bill Biden could take direct action on, but progressives are reportedly pushing the president to act and prioritize climate change policies, as well.

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