Coronavirus Aid

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Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to call for the immediate passage of coronavirus relief for the American people. Members of Congress must not return home to their districts before a coronavirus package has been agreed upon and passed.

The House passed the Heroes Act in the Spring, over six months ago, extending additional relief to American families struggling to put food on the table, pay their rent, keep their businesses afloat, and pay their student loans.

The do nothing Republicans in the Senate have not only refused to vote on the Heroes Act, but they have refused to even put up a viable alternative that their members can accept. It's shameful the Republican Majority in the Senate would rather confirm President Trump's lame-duck political appointees and judges than offer even a modest measure of coronavirus support to American workers and struggling families. Meanwhile, President Trump has provided zero leadership.

Madam Speaker, the coronavirus is infecting more people now than at any other time in the last year. We stand on the face of a precipice that will leave tens of thousands more Americans dead. We must pass coronavirus aid before the end of this week.

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