White House to hold Inflation Reduction Act briefings this week
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Throughout the week of August 15, the White House will hold a series of four briefings to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This legislation was passed by Congress earlier this month and includes several key provisions related to climate and energy, healthcare, tax reform and deficit reduction. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law later this week.
The name and details for each of the IRA briefings can be found below:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
Briefing: How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Cut Costs for American Families with Special Guest Ron Klain, White House Chief of Staff
A catch-all briefing on the components of the Inflation Reduction Act
Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17
Briefing: How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Tackle the Climate Crisis and Bolster American Energy Security
Time: 2:00 p.m. EDT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Briefing: How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Cut Prescription Drug Costs, Lower Health Insurance Premiums and Expand Coverage with Special Guest Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Andrea Palm
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Briefing: How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Benefit Rural Americans
Time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
For more information on the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on counties, visit NACo’s overview of the bill here.
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Legislative Analysis for Counties: The Inflation Reduction Act
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