ICYMI: New Dem Chair DelBene Delivers Opening Statement at First Meeting of Bipartisan Innovation Act Conference Committee
New Dem Chair DelBene: “As the Chair of the 98-member New Democrat Coalition, I’m also very laser-focused on reaching an agreement that invests in American jobs, growth, and resilient supply chains that will address the real concerns that Americans have about inflation and our economic future.”
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered her opening statement at the first meeting of the conference committee on the Bipartisan Innovation Act, a top priority for New Dems and key legislation that will tackle inflation and secure supply chains for critical goods.
You can watch video of her remarks here and read a transcript below:
Chair DelBene: “We have a unique opportunity to work together, not just as Democrats and Republicans, but as one Congress, to deliver for workers, for families, and for the American economy.
“As the Chair of the 98-member New Democrat Coalition, I’m also very laser-focused on reaching an agreement that invests in American jobs, growth, and resilient supply chains that will address the real concerns that Americans have about inflation and our economic future.
“This includes making more computer chips right here in the U.S., which are critical for many sectors of manufacturing in Washington state, including medical devices, trucks, and new technologies to power the increasingly digital economy.
“We also have an opportunity to ensure that no community is left behind, and I support preserving the Recompete pilot program to provide resources to economically distressed communities, a key priority.
“As a leader on the Ways & Means Committee, I am also focused on reducing barriers to trade, leveling the playing field for American workers, forging new trade rules for the digital economy, and building stronger ties with like-minded countries to counter unfair trade abuses from China and others.
“These investments are critical to putting American on the path to be a global leader in the 21st century.
“And all the work that has gone into these proposals so far means nothing until we get legislation to the president’s desk.
“So as others have stated, we must show a sense of urgency in our work here. We don’t break ground on new factories, hire more American workers, and build more products here at home until we get this done.
“The American people want governance to work again and that’s our charge in this committee.”
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