Budget Resolution passage brings us one step closer to an equitable recovery for America's Main Streets

August 24, 2021

On the House vote on the budget resolution and date for the Infrastructure and Jobs Act, Main Street Alliance Co-Executive Directors Chanda Causer and Stephen Michael had this to say:

“Small businesses applaud the historic investment in our care economy outlined in the budget resolution, and thank the House members who voted to move both pieces of critical legislation forward. It is time to invest in our care infrastructure. Small businesses are demanding these programs, like paid leave and child care, that will help ease the burden of high costs on working families and support entrepreneurs. It's past time to level this playing field. An investment in our overall care economy is an investment in small businesses, and our local community.

It is important to move both of these pieces of legislation together. One without the other will limit an equitable or sustainable recovery. Small businesses are watching closely to make sure both parts of the Build Back Better Plan are included in the build out of the Reconciliation package to ensure any investments in our economy are truly investments in an equitable recovery and future.”