Published August 12, 2022 11:26am EDT
Vulnerable Democrat promises to push police funding after Pelosi delays vote for Manchin bill
The Inflation Reduction Act will be voted on in the House for final passage on Friday.
By Aubrie Spady | Fox News
Many pro-law enforcement Democrats are keeping quiet after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi postponed the vote on law enforcement legislation in order to focus on passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, but some in the party are anxious to move the package forward.
The police funding legislation, which would increase funding for state and local police departments, was pushed back by Pelosi for a second time on Wednesday.
Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., one of the congressman pushing for the Invest to Protect Act, told Fox News Digital after the announcement of the delay that he wanted the House to consider law enforcement legislation as soon as possible.
"From the COVID-19 pandemic to the ongoing addiction crisis and spikes in crime and violence, our law enforcement officials and first responders need additional support to meet our communities' needs and keep people safe. They can’t do this alone, and that is why in Congress I’ve led the fight to bring additional funding and support to our first responders and law enforcement."
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