Covid Relief

Floor Speech

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Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the expanded Child Tax Credit and Federal unemployment assistance included in the American Rescue Plan.

In my State of Nevada and across the country, hardworking families are suffering. The United States has lost more than 10 million jobs since the beginning of this pandemic, with a particularly devastating effect on women and people of color. Americans need help, and they are counting on the Members of this body to deliver.

Interestingly, my colleagues on the other side say this bill does not have bipartisan support.

Whom are they listening to?

Seventy-six percent of Americans support this bill, including 60 percent of Republicans. So I would urge my colleagues on the other side to actually listen to their constituents and to deliver on their behalf.

In just a 2-week period, more than 8 million American children go hungry because their families can't afford enough to eat. That should not happen in the wealthiest country on Earth. By passing an expanded Child Tax Credit, we can bring millions of children above the poverty line and put money in their parents' pockets.

By passing my legislation to increase and expand Federal unemployment insurance, we will provide critical relief to those who have lost their jobs in this pandemic.

So while we are working to recover and rebuild, we must invest in the American people. Stop the lies and listen to your constituents.

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