Scaled Down Spending Bill to Leave Leftovers Hunting New Paths

President Joe Biden’s acknowledgment that Democrats’ massive tax and spending package will have to be pared back leaves an array of provisions that were expected to move with the legislation in limbo.

Some left-out pieces could be tackled by the administration—albeit in a lesser capacity—while others could find their way into bipartisan measures still on the agenda in Congress this year. Others, like paid family leave or farm aid will likely need to wait until next year.

Meanwhile, a path forward remains for Democrats in Congress on the Build Back Better Act that could include clean energy, child care, and ...