Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019

Floor Speech

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Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, as the Coronavirus continues to sweep across our nation, there is nothing more important to me than the health and safety of the American people. I strongly support rapid passage of the CARES Act to accelerate much-needed resources to our nation's health care professionals and provide critical aide to Americans, small businesses, and families.

As Ranking Member of the MilCon/VA Appropriations Subcommittee, I am proud to have worked on securing $19.6 billion for veterans' programs to help combat COVID-19. I'm honored to represent the largest population of veterans in Texas and am committed to ensuring Congress continues providing top-level care to the brave men and women who have sacrificed to keep our nation and free, many of whom are at-risk of serious complications should they contract COVID-19.

In this challenging time, it is critical that Congress continue working in a bipartisan manner to provide aid, relief, and economic security to the nation. Continuing to work across the aisle to provide our country the resources it needs is the only way forward.

I am grateful to the incredible health care professionals, first responders and essential service employees who are working tirelessly to keep our nation healthy. I also salute Americans who are following guidelines and doing their part to flatten the curve for not only their own health but for their neighbors.

Together, we will get through this.

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