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Thank You to Washington State's First Responders

Floor Speech

Date: April 7, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Health and Health Care

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Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the valuable service of grocery workers.

Nearly three million grocery workers punch the clock in communities across the United States. In Northwest Washington, these women and men put themselves at risk to make sure their neighbors are fed.

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, I have heard from families of grocery employees who worry every time their loved ones go to work.

Congress must support grocery workers the same way they support their communities. This means providing paid family and medical leave, guaranteeing workers' rights are protected and listening when they tell employers and Congress what they need to stay safe on the job.

I would like to thank and recognize grocery workers for their commitment to keeping Washington healthy and fed during this unprecedented crisis. I encourage my colleagues to support these essential workers in any future relief package.

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