The $3.5 trillion spending package being pushed by President Joe Biden under his “Build Back Better” agenda includes provisions to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage, support housing vouchers, boost child nutrition programs and expand tax credits for low-income families among other provisions.
Advocates support $3.5 trillion bill, but urge abortion funding be cut
Bishops reject abortion funding in budget bill’s health care provisions
Two Catholic archbishops Sept. 17 objected to two House committees advancing portions of the $3.5 trillion budget bill with language that funds abortions being added to wording they support to improve access to affordable health care for all.