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Washington — Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called on the Speaker of the House to pass the $ 430 billion climate and prescription drug bill approved by the U.S. Senate over the weekend unchanged on Tuesday. Called the historic law.
When asked if he would ask lawmakers to pass the drastic bill, Pelosi replied "yes."
"Our members are very happy," Pelosi told NBC's "Today" show. "A significant portion of what is included in the bill is that we worked together (in the House of Representatives and the Senate)."
Of the bill on prescription drug costs She said the provisions were "historical" and welcomed efforts to tackle climate change.
On Sunday, the US Senate passed a $ 430 billion bill aimed at fighting climate change, lowering drug prices, and raising corporate taxes, helping the Democratic Party maintain control of Congress. I won a big victory for President Joe Biden who wants to do that. In this year's election.
After a marathon, a 27-hour weekend debate, and Republican efforts to derail the package, the Senate approved the inflation reduction law with a 51-50 party vote.
This proceeding sends a bill to the House of Representatives for voting. Perhaps on Friday, representatives will be temporarily reconvened during the summer vacation. They are expected to pass it, which will then send a bill to the White House for Biden's signature. In a statement, Mr Biden said he was looking forward to signing the bill. (Report by Doina Chiacu; edited by Andrew Heavens and Bernadette Baum)
