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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Co-Chair of the Ways and Means Committee’s Racial Equity Initiative (REI), released the following statement after a meeting at the Oval Office with President Biden to discuss next steps for the Build Back Better Agenda:

“I would like to thank President Biden for his leadership and invitation to meet in the White House. We had a substantive and productive meeting on moving forward united in delivering the Build Back Better agenda."

“I reiterated to the President that key provisions in the Build Back Better Act are necessary to build a clean, just and equitable future. We share priorities and are making progress in advancing legislation that will make a meaningful difference for working families."

“I remain committed to working with my colleagues in the House, Senate, and White House to ensure we deliver for the people, and ensure no one is left behind.”