Biden starts victory lap on COVID-19 relief bill while preparing for next big legislative push – By Nicholas Wu, Rebecca Morin (USA Today) / Mar 11 2021
WASHINGTON – Now that Congress has delivered President Joe Biden a huge win with the passage of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, he’s getting to tackle the next items on his legislative agenda.
The president will make his first address to the nation Thursday evening, marking one year since the coronavirus pandemic fundamentally changed the day-to-day lives of Americans. It’s an opportunity to mark a somber anniversary but also a chance to promote the signature legislative accomplishment of his nascent presidency.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses will be “hitting the road” to tout the benefits of their plan. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told House Democrats to highlight the bill in the next few weeks by holding events on the legislation and sending email newsletters and mailers to constituents “to help its benefits be understood and enjoyed.”
The White House is looking ahead to Biden’s initiatives for the next phase of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, which include a big infrastructure package the president dubbed “Build Back Better.” Capitol Hill Democrats have other ideas.
