A group of House Democrats, some of whom are expected to face challenging reelection races next year, on Thursday called for the chamber to take up legislation to address supply chain disruptions amid concerns from Americans about inflation, The Hill reported. "As our constituents gather for the holiday season, it is imperative Congress acts to address the needs of the nation through additional action to specifically address the supply chain and resulting higher prices experienced by families across the country," the lawmakers said in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.). More than 20 House Democrats signed the letter, including Reps. Cindy Axne (Iowa), Susie Lee (Nev.) and Susan Wild (Pa.). The House Democrats said that the bipartisan infrastructure law President Biden signed last month and the social spending and climate package that Democrats are hoping to enact this year will help to address inflation concerns. But the lawmakers also want the House to take up a number of other bills aimed at addressing issues impacting ports, trucking, ocean shipping and manufacturing.
