Democrat Veronica Escobar of El Paso asked the Biden administration for “more resources for our local governments.”
Republicans claim the new law will increase, not reduce, inflation, as well as make the IRS more intrusive in Americans' lives.
The replacement language is expected to be voted on this week.
Congress is moving forward with two spending packages that would amount to $4.5 trillion if approved by both chambers.
A proposal to expand background checks was reportedly circulated by the attorney general and the White House legislative director, but White House officials deny the plan originated with them.
