"President Biden said yesterday he would support breaking up or paring down the "Build Back Better Act," pointing specifically to the $555 billion in climate spending as a key area of agreement.

"I think we can break the package up, get as much as we can now and come back and fight for the rest later," Biden said yesterday during a news conference marking nearly one year in office.

"I’ve been talking to a number of my colleagues on the Hill," Biden added. "I think it’s clear that we would be able to get support for the 500-plus billion dollars for energy and the environment."

The comments outlined a potential path out of a logjam that has vexed Democrats for weeks. Many have been hesitant to endorse breaking up the bill into smaller chunks, insisting that top priorities like the child tax credit stay in the package. But Biden’s embrace of that strategy could point them toward a bill that focuses on climate change and whatever else the White House can get moderates to agree to."

Nick Sobczyk reports for E&E News January 20, 2022. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Biden Supports Removing Climate Provisions From Stalled BBB" (E&E News) [3]

"Climate Advocates Argue Against Breaking Up BBB, Call It A 'Mistake' For Democrats And The Planet" (Washington Post) [4]