Democrats might be able to slash whole Presidents’ office budgets Joe BidenHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi recommended Monday that Congress approve the economic plan.

According to party leaders, they are likely to have $1 trillion of their $3.5 Trillion climate plan and social safety net cuts. Democrats need to placate centrists, who want a smaller bill in order to pass legislation that has a narrow majority of votes and few Republican votes.

This dilemma is forcing lawmakers to decide how they can cut costs. Pelosi suggested Monday night her party may choose to drop some of the proposals entirely, while leaving others intact.

“In order to get both the Build Back better Act and Bipartisan infrastructure Bill passed in time,” she said to House Democrats. She was referring to the two plans of Biden’s agenda.

She said, “Overwhelmingly,” that the direction she is receiving from my fellow members was to focus on fewer tasks so that they can have a positive impact on the families and work responsibly in the climate crisis. A Build Back Better agenda for jobs & the planet for The Children!

Pelosi was hesitant to say exactly which parts could be eliminated, but implied that the priority of climate policy will not change. A decision to remove any portion of the plan may affect the long-term benefits that millions of Americans are likely to see through the legislation.

First outlined, this proposal would allow for expanded child care and paid leave. This proposal would allow for the extension of household tax credits and universal pre-K. It also provides two years free community college.

Through tax credits or other incentives, it would encourage green energy adoption and construction of resilient buildings and infrastructure.

Democrats will be trying to pass legislation over the next few weeks. Any attempt to reduce costs will require significant compromises.

Both planks in Biden’s agenda have required careful consideration by the party. After progressives threatened to vote no, the House was forced to postpone the Senate’s approval of the bipartisan infrastructure bill until it is considered by the Senate.

Democrats want to pass the larger bill via budget reconciliation. This allows for legislation to be passed through the Senate with just a simple majority. The party can only lose three votes in Congress and cannot afford to defections from the Senate.

Cutting programs in order to gain support from progressives, such as Senator Joe Manchin, D.W.Va., may risk losing centrist support. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), the Chairman of Senate Budget Committee, is a strong advocate for Medicare expansion.

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