Out of his still in the but love that we may keep one another healthy and safe. It will therefore be unusual but mr. Speaker this legislation represents a bipartisan resolve to me the coronavirus challenge. It represents a focus on families and workers to the objective to make them safer and economically supported. It will protect workers and their families and our economy as we all do our part to flatten the curve. Public Health Officials made it clear that the only chance we have to prevent them from getting overwhelmed is for as Many Americans to stay home as possible. It is however necessary to be here, to pass legislation, respond on behalf of thees American People to the daunting challenge. Closure means large parts of the economy are temporarily shut down causing severe disruption for businesses and workers. We saw the impact of this yesterday with the new Unemployment Insurance claims increased by more than 3 Million People. 3million individuals. 3million families rely on them for support and contribution of their families and their children. The house is taking action on phase three to the response of the unprecedented challenge. And speaking to the immediate need of the nation with the appropriations to meet the need of our people. So continuing the health and Economic Needs so phase three of the effort increases employment and Insurance Benefits for those who were laid off while o expanding the eligibility to include the selfemployed workers and to send checks to most americans to help them get through this difficult. And insisting on shortchanging those 700,000 people by 700 million creating the district as a territory and not as a state for the purposes of allocating funds as is so often the case it jeopardizes the entire region through the spread of coronavirus. Working with our colleagues to enact legislation and i look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of cthe aisle. Has a number of cases rise and continues to increase exponentially we must take swift action. To ensure that people can stay home and that our economy can bebe supported one of the medical experts and Scientists Say it is safe to do so. For those in the Committee Chairs were for tirelessly including the chairwoman and german defazio and Maxine Waters as well as other chairs forging this legislation. And to think as well the extraordinary staff that have worked around the clock in a very short period of time knowingll full well of the essence. Thank you staff. [applause] to the members and the leadership and the members y,ound the clock literally mr. Speaker around the clock and then to take additional steps as they are needed to win the battle for the safety and health of our people. Democrats and republicans that together we americans will Work Together to do our part fighting against the coronavirus. All of us stand in our and great gratitude to millions of americans to show courage and acommitment with this challenging time. Doctors, nurses, police and firefighters Grocery Stores, gas stations and those are showing up to serve the needs of their neighbors and fellow citizens. They reflect the best of the home of the brave. It is times like these that we are truly one nation, under go god, indivisible working together to overcome the greatest challenge with the greatest resolve and i reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman is recognize. Ze we gather this morning on two fronts. Todays vote is about saving lives to have the urgent relief needed to keep workers on the job so they can ride out the crisis to rebound strongly in 24 days the economy is taking a hit like we have rarely seen in American History thank you do to president kf trump has the strongest economy in the world. Still, Congress Must act aggressively and together now Senate Democrats aided by , eaker pelosi delayed the bill for days with a political agenda. And withil economic support and then to help them ride this out lets make it easier for americans and seniors over 70 to keep their savings intact. Workers Unprecedented Health unemployment is being expanded by 250 billion. The freelancer and the for load huber drivers all have a lifeline to ride the crisis out. Because of the unemployment checks the size and the length of more time is needed to get on your feet. And then to see that cash flow problems in customers have disappeared and now the sequence of layoffs and closures. Through tax relief and lending it injects cash into local businesses. To stop the cash flow crisis to preserve jobs and the next few weeks businesses can keep payroll taxes in their bank account to turn those into tax relief so they have more cash on hand. These actions alone keep 500 billion in the local economy and for fully guaranteed loans the process on promise if you keep them on payroll that they will be forgiven with most distressed businesses to provide loans to knowing that your survival is crucial to millions of American Workers. With oversight and repayment with those companies who did nothing wrong to suffer Collateral Damage as a result virus. Retention credit by the wings and means republican a leader mccarthy and for businesses closed are partially closed due to Government Order seeing their income drop by 50 percent or more if you pay 50 percent of their salary we will pay the other half. The sooner we locked down the virus the sooner we locked down thehe economy to give hospitals doctors nonprofits enrolled Healthcare Providers on the frontlines and to give flexibility to telehealth increasing by 20 percent reimbursement for coronavirus treatments accelerate funding to use their Health Savings accounts. Mr. Speaker every part of this rescue bill the challenge rarely seen in american now for the livelihoods to be far greater. I strongly urge i the package and i reserve the balancece of my tim time. To one of the Senior Members of the ways and Means Committee mr. Neil. One of the great challenges of a lifetime normally we talk about brackets in march it is clear it is the health of the American People the American Economic security not about corruption or militarybou conflict and certainly not malfeasance with the unprecedented Public Health crisis to demand the unprecedented response from the United States government i am proud of the critical solution of the ways and means colleagues to this legislation. It could be that Economic Security stabilization act what we are doing this morning. The Healthcare Workers on the frontlines of this crisis financially and physically they need more mask ventilators and beds to combat the virus. The whole legislation will resources for funding in the Health Care System. As they work to protect the health of all americans we are focused on the health of our economy. Just yesterday the unemployment claim skyrocketed by over 1000 percent. To overcome the medication. And then that expanding Unemployment Benefits and with those 600 per week of Unemployment Benefits we fought for is the least we could do for those who no fault of their own find themselves without a paycheck. Similarly 1200 of cash for an American Adults will help them through these challenging times to include provisions to shore up the Financial Health of Small Business and other struggling employers who are adamant about the inclusion of the Employee Retention credit because the American Economy will bounce back and employers can take action to keep them on the payroll should be rewarded. This legislation is the product two different sides coming together to protect the Financial Security of all americans in the face of this crisis. Thank you to members on both sides of the aisle who have worked to get us to this bill this morning. Thank you the ways and Means Committee staff who have been working around the clock since the crisis began to provide the committee with the congress with unparalleled expertise and counsel they deserve our appreciation. We face this enemy of covid19 in dark and Uncertain Times and we are witnessing today but that is why we are here. Here to fight the things that matter to america to Prioritize Health and wellbeing we have a responsibility to take this action this morningacth so the economy will go for workers in Small Business to give the piece of mind they can depend uponm so the government can keep them whole in the crisis. Fats what we did in this bill there will be real stimulus as opposed to the stabilization effort. We wish our colleagues and the American People take care of one another, i fully support this legislation being passed in a timely manner. That means this morning. I yield back. The gentleman fromnt maryland the gentleman from texas is recognized. The gentleman from oregon is recognize. Ot this package is not the First Response to the pandemic nor will it be ther last. With partisanship aside to do what is best for country and constituents and that is what we are doing today. And with that equipment that they need and the medical devices also people who have lost their jobs we are helping Small Businesses keep their workforce together and we are making record investments to find treatments and cure helping state and local governments. We are all in this together and president s trump leadership going as fast as possible. And collapsing under the weight of the virus to give unprecedented support for Healthcare Providers includingmi 100 million with increased reimbursement for the covid19 patience. With a distribution to provide Liability Protection respirator manufacturers including 16 billion for the Strategic National stockpile for countermeasures such as personal protective equipment ventilators and 11 billion for manufacturing production with diagnostics and other items for the preparedness. The Fastest Computers in the world at the National Laboratories for Research Related to covid19 virus the fda to expedite the ability to protect the public from the virus and move quickly before furtherinhe spread. And with that sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum reserve and included through telehealth including 2 million through devices and the expansion of Telehealth Services it extends vital medicare or Medicaid Programs including Community Health centers through november 30th this year and by providing Liability Protection for medical services during the crisis by standing of the Ready Reserve and take steps to protect the medical supply chain so congress can continue to work after he pass the legislation. The approach is the most robust response to covid19 together we will win this war. I yield back. I yield four minutes to the gentleman from connecticut one of the leaders on protecting. Thes gentle lady is recognized for four f minutes. In support of this historic bill the biggest crisis the ever faced. Americans do not deserve the caintensive care unit of humanity against of the awful pandemic. The biggest governmental response the country has ever seen to rescuesc people, the economy and the system. It is necessary. The United States is the epicenter of a Global Pandemic the coronavirus is rising exponentially serious measures of social distancing are underway schools are closing best businesses are shuttering more than 3 million filed for unemployment last week the hour is dark but today congress is ready to get the country to the dawn of recovery want to commend Speaker Pelosi and all appropriations subCommittee Chairs has been crucial in the progress we could make. Have we passed the house bill things would be different but we managed to take this and secure a large investment of hospitals and state and local government the profound increase of Unemployment Insurance benefits. Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Services. 5 billion for the Community Development Block Grant Program to help communities respond to economic and housing impact. Emergency funding for child nutrition program, 4 billion for homeless grant, 45 billion for fema Disaster Relief providing assistance every single state who has declared an emergency. We have provided relief to tribal organizations and to our territory. I embrace this historic bill. I know the speaker appropriations chairman athe Committee Chair fought to approve paid sick days, paid leave for all, increase Food Assistance and strengthen and fully refundable Child Tax Credit and young Child Tax Credit. And soon duty will call on us to take the next major bold steps in this crisis. I call on the house of representatives to support the relief that americans need and i yield back and proud to yield 2. 5 minutes to the republican leader of the Small Business council the gentleman for itcommittee the gentleman from mrohio, mr. Chapa. Gentleman from ohio, how much time . 2. 5 minutes. I think the gentleman for yielding a mistress because this is a critical time in our nations history, people are worried about their health and that of their loved ones. They are wondering how long this new way of life will last but people across our great nation are coming together. See the response in my own district where yesterday wouldve been openingday in n. The Cincinnati Reds remain undefeated. From the bold leadership of ohios Governor Mike Dewine and department of Health Director doctor amy acted to the brave Healthcare Workers on the front lines of facilities like the university of Cincinnati Medical Center and the local companies who volunteer to produce much needed personal protective equipment, these men and women are heroes risking their lives and livelihoods sso their fellow citizens may continue to live as comfortably and normally as possible during this trying time. I want to single out the contribution of this nation Small Business, but for those that had to temporarily close or bravely stayed open to provide lifesustaining supplies, i want you to know that there is help in this bill. Weve come together in this legislation to help our entrepreneurs who so urgently needed. Small businesses and their employees often rise before the sun and retire under the stars to ensure customers needs are met and exceeded. Along the way Small Business administration or is charged with assisting the nation s smallest prayers. The sba helps businesses get back on their feet. As we face the unprecedented challenge of the covid19 we must ensure Small Businesses have the resources needed to weather the storm. They are being forced to make tough choices to protect themselves, their employees and their customers. There laying off staff who are like family to them, cutting hours when workers need them most and closing their doors after years or even decades of successful operation. To alleviate these enormous pressures the cares act this legislation creates a program to respond to the current crisis. These loans can be forgiven when used for payroll, interest on mortgage rent and utilities. The cares act creates a deferment payment on current seven a loan. The sba will pay all principal interest in fees for those Small Businesses for up to six months. These payment obligations will be completely forgiven and removed from a borrowers book. Finally, the bill permits Small Business owners who applied for sba Economic Injury disaster loan to request in advance 110,000. Thank you for helping Small Businesses in this act. Gentleman time expired, german from maryland is recognized. Mr. Chairman ive thanked each and every one of the chair as none have worked harder than mr. Defazio from the state of oregon is one of this countrys experts on transportation and the movement of goods and services. So critical to our economy and so critical to the health of our people. I am pleased to yield to mr. Defazio, four minutes. I think you gentlemen oregon is recognized for four minutes. This is an unprecedented economic wellbeing of the d United States america and im ss proud to be a member of the house today here to address this. There are numerous foods revisions of this bill with which i disagree and i know there are numerous provisions of which my republican colleagues disagree with but lets put it into perspective, after 9 11 we build up the airlines, they got a bunch of cash, then they declared bigger see and they preserve their assets, except not the most valuable assets, they screwed their employees, they lost pensions, they lost stock options, they lost jobs, i remember talking to 55yearold flight employee and in 25 years she said i have to apply 10 more just to get the guaranteed pension at 35 percent of what i wouldve gotten but that cant happen again. Then in 2008 hank paulson came to us and said, just give me the key to the treasury and i will take care of this. For one day in the house of representatives we stood strong, we defeated that, two days later we came back with o something a little bit better but nowhere near adequate. We need to learn from those mistakes. That was supposed to say peoples homes and their jobs. Millions lost their homes, their jobs, their pensions. But wall street, they prospered. Never again. We started a week ago with secretary nugent proposing the same thing that hank paulson proposed. They all come from wall street. A couple decades ago. The democrats, we fought back. We said no, its going to be workers, workers, and Families First. This is a different kind of recovery package. Its an ultimate bipartisan product passed the Senate Unanimously and it emphasizes payrolls maintaining payrolls, maintaining benefits its going to get help to Small Businesses, individual owners to larger businesses, its going to target people with extended and enhanced employment benefits. Some of them work in the gig economy and will be eligible for anything. They are totally out. These are really good things in this bill and the Aviation Section should be a model for any industry that gets money from the funds that lucian distributes. There is two ropackages, one is a payroll passthrough keep the people working, keep their benefits, keep their pay and the other part is heavily conditioned loans. No stock buybacks, no dividends, no executive bonuses. No bankruptcy for a year after you take these loans. Keep the industry intact, its vital. And 3 billion to the contract workers. The service workers, the most abuse people in the industry. The ones you never see who keep the planes clean and load the food, you move your bags and do everything else, push the wheelchairs. They get wrong pay. They get assistance in this bill. This will keep the framework of this industry alive. Covid19 is what we are battling now, but we been battling Something Else in our economy for a long time, corporate greed, wall street demands put profit over profit, 2 trillion of tax cuts that went to the people at the top for too long the working people unof this country have been ignored. Not this time. Not this time. We need a system that always Families First. Not just during a National Emergency and not just when its politically convenient. Im ready at any time to roll up my sleeves for that fight and i yield back the balance. Nt the gentleman yields, gentleman from maryland reserves, gentleman from texas recognized. Mr. Speaker im very proud to yield 2. 5 minutes to the republican leader of the house ministration committee. The german from illinois, mr. David. Gentleman from illinois is recognized for 2. 5 minutes. Thank you mr. Speaker. As a Ranking Member of house administration, i want all my colleagues to nature that before we leave this for toda after hopefully passing this piece of legislation that we thank every member that works for the house that makes sure this house is clean that makes tsure this house operates. They are here sitting there in the well. Here in our hallways. [applause] they are doing the job to allow us to do our job and on behalf of everyone here, thank you, thank you, thank you for what you do every single day. It is important. The first vote that i took on this house floor, one of the first, was for super storm sandy relief. My good friend mr. Andrew sitting here next to me, im mpsure he had more of a frontli view as a state senator in new jersey at the time. Like what kind of impact that Disaster Assistance had on the ground to those americans who are hurting. I went back and took criticism from many in the media and some in my own party and i said, theres one job that we as congress should do and do well is to help americans recover from a disaster that they didnt ask for. We are in the midst of the worst Economic Disaster that weve seen in my lifetime. 3. 5 weeks ago we were in an economy in Economic Growth and historic low of his sustained unemployment that we all promise to the American People we would deliver together in less than 3. 5 weeks this Economic Disaster has hit many industries, i can tell you as i flew out this morning from st. Louis to Washington Reagan National airport there were two members of congress on the plane out of a total of four passengers. You dont think that industry is on the brink of collapse, i urge you use it right now and you will see. But its our main street businesses. Our main street companies that lined the streets of every Rural Community i represent and line the streets of this great country that are hurting the most. It is their Economic Disaster. They are being told they are not able to operate. We need to do better we need to pass this bill, give them the revenue and the opportunity and the cash flow to get through this so we can get through this as americans and students get a chance to defer your loan payments and whats great is when these businesses recover they now have the opportunity to tax free help you pay your student debt. These are what happened when we Work Together. These are the things that will happen a your time is expired its not about social media today, its about helping the American People. Er the gentleman from marylan is recognized. Thank you speaker. I agree with the gentleman from illinois, this is about all of us as americans. Helping those who are challenged as all of our country is i want to yield to my do adear friend from new york city, one of the epicenters of this challenge. He has led the Small Business committee with extraordinary ability and passion about making sure the Small Business men and women of america are helped and addressed in this bill and i yield to my friend lydia forlydia velasquez. Thank you. Our nation faces unprecedented crisis. With one in three americans being told to stay home to flatten the curb some of the American Economy has essentially been shut off. S, restaurants, hotels, bars, Retail Stores or shops, dance, yoga studios, practically every segment of the Small Business sector is suffering immeasurably. Whether its Brooklyn New York or brooklyn wisconsin, Small Businesses are the heart of americas main street. Entrepreneurs are now facing impossible decisions about their future. This bill is dabout assisting these main street Small Businesses and their workers. Not wall street banks or big corporations. We have taken a republican written bill that was unfairly rated to what Big Companies and reshape it to prioritize Small Businesses, their workers, and their families. This emergency package channels relief to Small Enterprises now. It provides more than 377 billion in relief for struggling parents to help them pay workers and keep their doors open. First, this bill allocates 300 billion for forgivable low cost loans for business to continue paying their employees. Let me be clear, these loans are fully forgivable if they keep their workforce on the payroll during this crisis. Since the crisis began, i have been advocating for debtfree ways to get capital to small firms. These provisions accomplish that goal. The new Paycheck Protection Program is designed to help businesses and workers whether the Public Health crisis. Remain open and when we finally defeat this awful virus, we grow quickly. Beyond this fully forgivable loans, democrats fought for emergency grants and im proud to say working with my counterparts in the senate we have secured 10 billion for sba to provide grants to Small Businesses for the first time in its history foadditionally, must assist sba battle worries that have loan payments due soon. Thats why we are providing every seven a and 504 loan with Payment Relief for six months. This deferment will also be open to new borrowers to help them stay afloat. This bill provides sba with 675 million in funding to not only hire new staff and equipment but also make sure sba services are being delivered in languages other than english. Last but not least, a Development Program will get 265 million for counseling and training related to covid19. I should know, this bill is not perfect, it is the result of painstaking compromise. As with any compromise, no once i got everything they wanted. For now, however, small firms need to stop the beating and this bill provides an economic tourniquet. Im proud of the work we accomplished in this epackage. I think senators cardi, shaheen, coons and rubio and all the members of this house Small Business committee that work so hard on this bill as well as the Ranking Member ab and the amazing staff that work long hours. I yield back and ask a gentleman from maryland reserve, gemma from texas recommends christmas or speaker and very proud to yield two minutes to the leading republican on the Homeland Security committee, the gentleman from alabama, mr. Rogers. Gentleman from alabama is thank you mr. Speaker for some arise today in support of our efforts to defeat this deadly virus. This bill will help people that are hurting because of this topic. For those from rural districts like mine our hospitals cannot handle the onslaught of patients. Hospitals in my district face a situation thats dire and been in my 18 years in congress. The capacity just isnt there. Before covid19 outbreak most hospitals in alabamas third Congressional District is operating on less than one third profit margin. This bill helps the rural hospitals by enabling them to buy essential supplies, build needed infrastructure for broadband and telehealth and keep cash flowing so they can patients. The men and women of the department of Homeland Security interact with adaily they are putting themselves in harms way with this deadly contagion. I want to say thank you to do it your dedication to ensuring the safety of our homeland. This bill provides dhs aband im thankful for that. But for some reason we couldnt see fit to provide the full amount requested by customs and Border Protection to immigrate Customs Enforcement to deal with the virus. There isnt any dedicated money to purchase personal Protection Equipment for ddp or i. C. E. These productions work facetoface with migrants and they deserve better. This will be the last Time Congress has to act to mitigate the impact of the virus on america. Want to thank President Trump for his leadership and the willingness to put republicans and democrats to come together and put americas needs first. There will be the need for more help there will be need for more legislation but for the time being, this piece of legislation must pass and i urge my colleagues to vote yes and i yield back. Thank you speaker. I now yield to my friend from virginia my neighbor across the river in virginia who is the chairman of the educational nlabor committee and whose done Yeoman Service on working to create this legislation and improve this legislation and make it friendly for our workers and for our families. Mr. Scott from the state of virginia. Pr four minutes. Gentleman from virginia is recognized for four minutes. Thank you mr. Speaker. I want to say the majority leader the hard work weve done hardworking staff of been up late at night during this work that usually takes months and days they been able to put this bill together. Mr. Speaker, i rise up my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support the cares act as a result the significant changes made over the past few days has legislation now takes important steps to anget students, workers and families the support they need during this Public Health emergency. Many of the provisions in the bill fall within the jurisdiction of the committee on education and labor. For example, or most abone of our most important challenges is to help workers maintain their income because losing a paycheck exposes workers and families to so many other problems. Yesterday the new unemployment edclaims soared to over 3 million and thats four times more than the previous record. The care is a response to the challenge by dramatically increasing Unemployment Insurance by additional 600 a week for up to four months. The emergency Unemployment Insurance program also extends to selfemployed worker socalled gig employees many of whom are not currently eligible for an employment competition because they are often misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees. To my colleagues whove c expressed concern that these benefits are more generous and paychecks earned by many lowincome workers i would say the problem is not with the bill, the problem is with the federal minimum wage which is not been increased for more than a decade. The cares act also maintains access to healthcare. The bill specifically makes 200 billion investment in Hospitals Health systems and Health Research and include the requirement that all insurance policies for the full cost of future vaccines within 15 days it also helps people maintain their insurance if they laid off. Finally, the bill maintains students access to education. Now have more than 30 billion in relief of students educators, schools and institutions of higher learning. For institutions of learning provide Financial Relief to colleges and universities and support grants to display students. The k12 will provide help to educators to adapt to longterm closures for purchases of oeducation technology for onli learning and provide equitable access to education for students with disabilities. The cares act moves us ovin the right direction but is important to recognize the legislation is only a down payment and the relief that our communities will need in the weeks and months ahead Must Immediately start work on a fourth package that reflects the unprecedented scale of this crisis. Next package must include safety protections for frontline Healthcare Workers and Emergency Responders risking their lives every day. The next package must expand Emergency Paid Sick leave and paid family and medical leave without exception so workers can take care of themselves and their loved ones without having to sacrifice their paychecks stop the next package has to ensure that americans who were fighting the disease are not hit with costly medical bills afterwards. The second package we establish no cost covid19 testing the next package we have should expand the coverage to covid19 treatment as well. Mr. Speaker, its critical for us for all of us to understand that the cares act is not a tistimulus package, its a Disaster Relief package which must continue for as long as it takes to ensure the students, workers and families can survive this crisis. I call on all my colleagues to support the legislation and yield back the balance of my time. Gentleman from maryland reserves, gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you mr. Speaker. Im proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from kentucky, mr. Cromer. Gentleman from kentucky is recommended for one minute. My message to the American People affected by the current verse is simple, help is on the way. This is not a perfect bill and d im concerned about the 2 trillion price tag but the American People need help and this response to the present crisis will put money into the pockets of struggling workers and families. This response provides help for Small Business owners who are the lifeblood of our economy. We are responding to rising healthcare needs with more supplies and Financial Aid for struggling hospitals. I will cast a yes vote for this package in support of the medical personnel on the front lines of this current crisis. That includes heroes like the more than 200 medical personnel from the Port Campbell military base in my district who were in new york to provide medical support. Any additional relief measures must focus on assisting main street businesses and workings americans. I yield back. Gentleman from texas reserves, gentleman from maryland is recognized. Am now pleased to yield one minute to distinguish chair of the Intelligence Committee and a member of the Appropriations Committee as well. Mr. Adam schmidt and a jomo from california is recognized for one minute. My fellow citizens let no one doubt that this is a difficult and dangerous effort on which we have set out. No one can for see precisely what course it will take or what costs or casualties will be incurred many months of sacrifice and selfdiscipline lie ahead. Months in which both our patients and our will will be tested, months in which many threats and enunciate students will keep us aware of our dangers. These were the words of john f. Kennedy during the cuban missile crisis they are equally true today, we cannot see what course this virus will take not precisely many months of sacrifice and selfdiscipline will lie ahead for the American People. We will be tested and we will prevail. America will rise to meet this challenge or any other our Healthcare Workers already are. In this bill we give them the tools to do the job and we give families the Financial Support they need to get by until this time of trial and tribulation is over. Let us support this bill eoand help put our people and our country on the road to recovery. Gentleman from texas is recognized. And proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from arkansas mr. Hill. Gentleman from arkansas is recognized for one minute. Thank you Ranking Member, thank you chairman, arise in support of hr 748, the coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act. This bill will provide muchneeded the belief can help to arkansass families, hospitals, and businesses in this unprecedented time. I spent much of the last two weeks in constant medication with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and his team as well as representatives and workers from almost every industry in our state. I want to thank them for their compassionate and hard work. I want to thank them for their perseverance. Honorary american Winston Churchill says you can always count on the americans to do the right thing after theyve tried everything else. Im thankful that we rejected relevant ideas and both sides finally set aside their differences and came to an agreement that will help our families in these trying times. May god bless the state of arkansas and god blessed the United States of america. I yield back my time. Settlement yield back, jomo from texas reserve, gentleman from maryland is recognized. Thank you gentlemen, thank you mr. Speaker. I yield to the gentleman from california the chairman of the Womens Affairs committee mr. Mark takata. For much time . Four minutes. Government from california is recognized for four minutes. Thank you majority leader hoyer. Mr. Lespeaker, i rise in suppor of the Senate Amendment to hr 748 the cares act. 571 veterans in the va Healthcare System have tested positive for coronavirus. We have lost nine veterans to this virus. 120 veterans have been admitted to being hospitals 185 va employees including doctors and nurses providing lifesaving healthcare to veterans with coronavirus have also been infected. Because of the lack of widespread testing due to supply chain challenges like low levels of reagents, shortages of swabs and testing kits, a dwindling supply of masks to protect Healthcare Workers, understaffed va hospitals without providers to administer the test and at 2 to 7 day lead time for veterans to receive results. We know that the magnitude of this Public Health emergency and the number of veterans asecond by this deadly virus a underreported. It will only become more beseve in the weeks to come. Providing nearly 20 billion to the aid to combat this virus is vital. This funding will save veterans lives, protect va health Healthcare Providers in First Responders and give va the resources it needs to serve as the nations backup Healthcare System in communities where local hospitals are overwhelmed with corona patients. Coronavirus patients. This relief package provides nearly 16 billion in funding for Va Health Care to veterans. Including the purchase of essential medical supplies like ventilators. Va will have the funds to purchase more covid19 testing kits, n95 masks, face shields, gowns and gloves to keep Healthcare Providers say. Healthcare providers and workers caring for veterans and their homes at va run nursing homes, Community Living centers and state veteran homes will also receive personal protective equipment. 100 million is allocated for emergency management. Va, First Responders, have the resources they need to help veterans and communities during this Public Health emergency. 590 million is set aside for veterans most vulnerable to covid19. Homeless veterans and elderly veterans in Community Living centers and assisted living facilities. Over 2 billion is provided to support va it system and strengthen va telework. Greater telework capacity reduces the risk of coronavirus transmission in the va workforce and keeps the department running. Over 600 billion set aside for va to retrofit hospitals and clinics to increase the numbers of beds and treatment rooms to care for veterans with covid19 and deployed mobile treatment units. Over 2 billion appropriated for veterans who need urgent or Emergency Care in the community for covid19. Finally, this funding ensures the va Healthcare Providers putting their lives on the line to treat veterans are paid for their overtime work hours that they work. This relief package also makes veteran owned Small Businesses owners eligible for loans to pay their semployees and keep their businesses afloat and prevents veterans from losing their homes due to foreclosures. It insurance veterans who receive stimulus checks remain eligible for pension and means based va benefits. This package is far from perfect. But theres so much of this legislation thats critical to helping veterans and ordinary americans survive this pandemic. I expect there will be more legislation to ensure no veterans or americans are left behind. I urge my colleagues a the gentleman time is expired. Er im proud to yield one minute to the gentleman of michigan, mr. Mitchell. Gentleman from michigan is recognized for one minute. Thank you mr. Speaking, speaker, i think the Ranking Member. abwe must protect the health of the American People while also ensuring our economy is able to bounce back as the coronavirus subsides. I urge at every Opportunity Congress assist americans with income support while also providing a critical lifeline to businesses, especially Small Businesses. The cares act achieves those objectives. Do direct checks to american households and improved Unemployment Compensation and backed loans to businesses. This bill is certainly not perfect, rarely do we see perfect in this chamber and certainly not the circumstances. We cannot delay we cannot waiver we must ensure this aid is delivered to the American People as soon as possible. The American People are looking to us to lead at this moment and we must do so now so i rise in support of the cares act i urge my colleagues to do the same and move this to the gepresident s desk. I think the gentleman for his comments. Now i am pleased to yield to the former mayor of Providence Rhode island, mayors deal with it every day on the street facetoface. They know how critical this problem is and im pleased to yield to our friend the chairman of our policy and committee. One minute. Mr. Cellini from rhode island. Gentleman from rhode island is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, this is a public crisis abPublic Health crisis unlike any other in modern history. Since day one of this pandemic House Democrats have been focused on two things, saving lives and supporting Small Businesses. abproviding billions of dollars in medicine protective , gear and lab tests lowinterest loans for Small Business, emergency paid leave and free coronavirus testing. Yet we understood more needed to be done for working families but Mitch Mcconnell still try to use the third package to put huge corporations first but democrats fought to make the bill about the folks who really need help. Thanks to the leadership of Speaker Pelosi and her extraordinary Committee Chairs, thats what this bill does. For Healthcare Workers on the front lines of this fight the working folks in Small Business owners struggling to get by, thats why this bill provides 130 billion for hospitals to treat patients and protect workers, 350 billion in relief for Small Businesses, 250 billion in direct Cash Payments to workers and families in an average of four months of full pay for workers laid off because of this crisis. Lets pass this bill now. I yield back. Im proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from wisconsin, mr. Style. Gentleman from wisconsin is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, Americans Health and american jobs are being attacked by an invisible virus. In this house is called upon to respond today. Americans need our help. Ive heard countless stories of people struggling i spoke to a young woman from kenosha worried about losing her job and caring for young children. I listen to a doctor from janesville who desperately needs protective masks. America is fighting a war on two fronts, a Public Health crisis and an economic crisis. While far from perfect, the cares act provides needed relief. Free testing, supplies for hospitals, protections for workers paychecks and assistance to those who lost their jobs. At times this bill does leave much to be desired, theres unnecessary spending including a 25 million for washington dc theater. However, the senate did its job President Trump continues to do his job, now the house must two hours. We cannot let the perfect be the enemy of the good. I think the speaker. I yield one minute to my friend from colorado the president of the freshman class mr. Joe john from colorado is recognized for one minute. One of the many leaders of the freshman class and this talented freshman class, thank you majority leader hoyer for your leadership, thank you Speaker Pelosi for her leadership in our very distinguished Committee Chairs for their work on this incredibly important bill. As many have said, this bill is far from perfect but let us be clear about one thing, the American People need relief now. Not tomorrow, not next week, not next month, now. The question before this chamber is very simple. Will we step up for the American People . Will we step up for the Healthcare Workers, sacrificing their own health to superglue through others. To the millions of unemployed across our country in each of our states struggling to make ends meet to pay their rent to be able to feed their families. Businesses across our country on the brink of collapse. To the scientists at csu and nih and everywhere in between working to develop a vaccine to the covid19 pandemic. I pray and hope a gentleman time is expired. Lets get it done Jonathan Merriman reserves, gentleman from texas recognize. Mr. Speaker and proud to yield one minute, gentleman from kansas, mr. Marshall will. I think the gentleman for yielding, last sunday the senate announced bipartisan framework to help individuals in the Small Businesses through the chinese coronavirus crisis. It has cost hundreds of americans their lives over 40,000 infections have occurred in millions of jobs lost. Thank goodness cooler more pragmatic heads have now prevailed. I want to thank our president for his leadership, for halting travel from china and i want to take the president for reaching out early to private enterprise to solve the testing challenges. These are decisions that actually save lives. And i wanted think the president for his constant message of hope and determination for believing in us that we will develop cures and vaccines that we can and will rebuild this great economy. As a physician i want to remind americans to follow the president s 15 day guidelines, lets flatten the curb, lets not let up, lets ignore petty political games and be the virus. As one nation under god, this exceptional nation will prevail. Thank you, i yield back. Gentleman from maryland is recognize. At this time i yield to the gentle lady from philadelphia suburbs, miss susan wilde from pennsylvania. Gentlewoman from pennsylvania is recognized for one minute. Thank you mr. Speaker. As a representative of pennsylvania seventh district an hour and and a half from new york city, i have a unique perspective on this crisis. The two worldclass Hospital Networks in my community, the Lehigh Valley Health Network and st. Lukes university Health Network are also the biggest employers in my district. They anxiously stawait the spre of this disease to our front lines. Across my community over nurses, lab techs, pas, physicians, and custodial and cafeteria staff have worked tirelessly to care for every patient. Despite the concerns of their own wellbeing and despite often lacking adequate gear to protect themselves, they put the most vulnerable ahead of themselves. They are the pride of my community. The actions of Healthcare Workers around the country say to us, we are all in this together. A response thcannot be fend fo yourself, now we have to do our part and provide them with enough personal protective equipment. Expired. And enough ventilators for their patients. The gentleman from texas is recognize. And proud to yield one gentleman from arizona mr. Biggs. Gentleman from arizona is recognized for one minute. Think the gentleman. Before we take today the most monumental vote in our tenure in congress. Ive heard folks from both sides and particularly the other side talk about this is all for the families and working people and yet i find myself saying if thats the case, we better produced a bill that didnt include billions of dollars for nonessential, nonemergency related funding such as the kennedy center, the smithsonian, institute of museum and library services. National endowment of arts and humanities. Could we have done this without strengthening the hand of unions in the private sector . Sure. But we gave 8 million in the peace corps which fire ab please may be worthy or not but they certainly have no place in an Economic Relief package. Its a shame that they are in here. The president is rightly concerned about whether the cure here economic here might be worse than the sickness. We exit 5 small employees to keep employees. Time is expired. Mr. Speaker, i yield one minute to the gentleman from nevada mr. Horse fruit. German from the nevada is recognized one minute. Thank you mr. Speaker, mr. Majority leader, my chairman, chairman neil, today this body is here to send a united message to the American People, help is on the way. Yesterday the department of labor released devastating numbers revealing that 3. 28 Million People in america filled unemployment claims in the past week. My home state of nevada alone saw 182 percent increase in claims. Thats unprecedented job loss, American Families need unprecedented relief to address it. An important provision of the Families First coronavirus to package laid the groundwork for expanding Unemployment Benefits. Now with the care act we are going above and beyond for our countrys workers providing additional 600 per week for the next four months. No person in this country should worry about putting food on the table or paying their bills while trying to keep themselves, their families, or their neighbors say. I know the pain and uncertainty that losing a job or facing a the gentleman from maryland is a thank you mr. Speaker i am proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from utah, mr. Curtis. Jeremy from utah is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker, a rise in support of the cares act, the largest Economic Disaster recovery package in our nations history. Given the size and the scope of this pandemic commits a hefty price tag that must be paid but i challenge my colleagues to join me in dealing with the consequences of spending money we dont have. Its time to get a ruefully neutral host in order before it becomes our next crisis. I represent a state that has a balanced budget and Rainy Day Fund do it on a state level and we can do it on a federal level. Ive heard stories of the devastating effects of covid19, one of the most tsimportant unique parts of utahs culture is the pride we take in serving one another, especially in a time of crisis. This spirit coupled with the targeted stream of resources designed to keep money in the economy and people healthy will be the key ingredients to insuring communities across the state can fully heal from this unprecedented crisis. We will weather the storm together stop i yield my time. Gentleman from texas reserves, gentleman from maryland is recognize. Mr. Speaker, i yield one minute to my onfriend mr. afrom the state of arizona. But a former Uniformed Police officer on the streets of one of our largest cities in america. He knows firsthand the challenges of our First Responders. Arrives today in support of the cares act. Families and businesses across america and arizona are struggling in Healthcare Workers and First Responders are being asked to inform their important work without proper protective care. In my district in the Navajo Nation is dealing with disproportionately high amount of covid19 cases. There were 71 confirmed cases in the community as of last night. There is no excuse for our Healthcare Professionals to not be protected and our First Responders. Gentleman yield, gentleman from maryland reserves, gentleman from texas is recognize. Mr. Speaker and proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from kansas, mr. Estes. Gentleman from cagneys dome at kansass record as one minute. In times like this im inspired by the strength and generosity of people in kansas and across our nation. However, we know that the coronavirus outbreak has impacted hardworking kansans, their families and friends and relatives across the country. In our area weve already been hit hard from the grounding due to the 737 max issues. Now Small Business or facing uncertainty. As kansans have been asked to stay at home not knowing when they can resume operations again, today i rise on behalf of workers and families in kansas who need congress to get this right, every minute we spent trying to politicize this crisis it wastes official time and hurts americans. We should focus on what really matters, offering stability to families that need it and getting america back open for business again. The cares act assist Small Businesses and Distressed Industries giving families and unemployed workers the financial means to make it to the other side of the crisis and ensures that job creators are positioned to keep paying their workers and rehire those who been laid off when we recover. Kansans and americans across the country a gentlemans time is expired. Gentleman from maryland is recognize. Mr. Speaker i now yield one minute to a gentleman who has served his country on the front lines of the battle in the defense of freedom, jason crow from the state of colorado. Donald from colorado is recognize for one minute. Thank you mr. Speaker. Our country and the American People are in crisis. He requires interaction now. To be clear, this is not a perfect bill but it is the bill that America Needs today. It will provide immediately relief direct Cash Payments to millions of americans to pay rent to buy food and pay their mortgages. Over 370 billion to Small Businesses and immediate grants and loans. Theres much more that needs to be done but we will Work Together to do it and improve moving forward. We will get through this challenging time in this country because thats what wamerica does. We are at our best when we come together and meet our common challenges and thats exactly what we will do. Vicki mr. Speaker, i yield back. Gentleman from texas is recognize. Mr. Speaker, and proud to yield one minute to the german from idaho mr. Folder. Government from idaho is recognized for one minute. Speaker, the United States of famerica is at war. Its an invisible foe its called coronavirus. Having a virus is not the new precedent for america its happened twice in the 20th century, spanish flu, polio, but in an attempt to slow this outbreak we did set the new precedent, history we mandated the economy shut down by law. We dont know the benefits of that but we do know the cost its about 2 trillion. And one must ask, what is the cost of not acting 2 its agonizing to take on this debt but heres a game changer for me, when the government shut down the economy, we assume the responsibility for bringing it back. This virus may threaten our health but 98 percent or more will survive that, will not let the virus take away our livelihood. Speaker, i will be supporting the bill. Gentleman from maryland is le recognized. Ak i misspoke and elevated mr negus from colorado who is on the leadership and the freshman representative to the h leadership but now i am really recognizing the president of the freshman class extraordinary woman is better than the federal government to y,rescue our automobile industr and i think her for service, Haley Stevens from the state of michigan. Thank you. Representative from michigan is recognize for one minute. Thank you madam speaker. Arise before you today in this chamber during this critical time in the United States of america where our country faces a battle with the pandemic. The biggest battle we have faced as a nation together in generations. Amidst uncertainty we work to keep americans alive by stopping the spread of covid19. In these times heroes will be made and not selected. We are in a Global Pandemic ma Many Americans may perish unexpectedly and edsuddenly. In unfair circumstances. These are not pleasant words to hear. Treatments head cures are needed and they will take time. Economic security must be guaranteed. The outbreak of covid19 has spread throughout our land. Listen to the scientists and the doctors who have spent a lifetime in this space. Listen to doctor fauci. This is not a moment to provide the false comfort sub times past. We are so proud of americans who are sacrificing so much right now, our students gone from their beloved classrooms and classmates. We being for manufacturers who have no i request 30 more seconds because i rise before you adorning abfor personal attention not for personal attention but to encourage you to take. [multiple speakers] the gentle lady is out of order. [multiple speakers] sharing in the profession with those who have not come before you. You will see darkness you will be pushed and our Society Needs you to stand together at this time our countries we love you commit to doctors and nurses a the general ladies time is expired. [shouting] [shouting] the gentleman from texas is recognize. The gentleman from texas is now recognized. [shouting] gentle lady from michigan is order. [shouting] [shouting] the gentle lady from michigan is out of order. The gentle lady from michigan is no longer recognized. The gentle lady from michigan is no longer recognized. [shouting] the gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you mr. Speaker, im proud to restore bipartisan work and yield for one minute to the gentleman from South Carolina mr. Wilson. Gentleman from South Carolina is recognized for one minute. Thank you mr. Speaker, thank you Ranking Member kevin brady, i rise in support of the legislation. This week star parker provided insights saying free and faithful in a pandemic in the daily signal. The coronavirus creates and presents challenges to us as a nation as individuals. There are principles we should keep in mind we have a constitution that assigns limited defined powers to the federal government and leads the rest of the states and individuals. We know the virus is most lethal to the elderly, there are large variations among the states. The answer is we should maximize local responsibility. Theres two other things to keep in mind, life is unpredictable. Thats why freedom is so critically important. Its faith that keeps us human, faith that binds us together. Faith will play a key role in helping our nation through this crisis and emerge better for it. Mr. Speaker, i have the privilege of yielding to the gentle lady from queens, one of the epicenters of this challenge to our ocountry, alexandria ocasio cortez. Thank you mr. Speaker and thank you to our majority leader. I represent one of the hardest hit communities in the hardest hit city in this country, queens new york, 13 dead in a night in elmhurst hospital alone, our communities reality is this countrys future if we dont do anything. Hospital workers do not have protective equipment. We dont have the necessary ventilators but we have to go into this vote eyes wide open what should the Senate Majority fight for . One of the largest corporate bailouts with a few strings as possible and americans history. Shameful. The greed of that fight is wrong for crumbs, for our families and the option that we have is to either let them suffer with nothing or to allow this greed and billions of dollars which would be leveraged into trillions of dollars to contribute to the largest income inequality gap in our future. There should be shame about what was fought for in this t bill and the choices that tha we have to make. Gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you mr. Speaker, im proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from virginia mr. Ray goodman. Gentleman from virginia is recognize one minute. Thank you mr. Speaker. It wasnt so long ago our country experienced an event that would bring americans together to fight a common enemy and help those in need, on september 11, 2001 america experienced the worst act of terrorism in its history, dissolve in patriotism i felt that day as a war fighter is so very similar to the resolve and patriotism i feel today. Government can do some things for the American People the cares act is not perfect but it provides muchneeded funds for equipment, support for Small Business and additional tools to fight the crisis. This bill is a step forward and when combined with the same american spirit that brought us through 9 11 and crisis past we can come up at this stronger. The true strength of our great nation is what people do for each other rugged individualism turns into compassion sacrifice. Charity of American Experience spans and develops all others we see those in need the act, we volunteer, we lead we step into the breach. Almost nothing perfect comes out of government service, however, demands we put forth a perfect effort to do the best we can. Gentleman from maryland is recognize. Mr. Speaker i now have the privilege of yielding to a gentle lady from northwest illinois the heartland of our country and one of the leaders of our party Sherry Bustos from illinois. ,. Thank you mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the cares act. Yesterday United States became the country with the most known covid19 cases in the world and we are all concerned. For our families, for our friends, for our urfarmers, for our futures. Today we have the opportunity to take a step forward to come together even as we must stand apart to help our fellow americans to strengthen our communities and face the threat as one. American workers are afraid they will use their abour farmers who already endured so much pain are worried sick about what is ahead this year. Not only because of this worldwide pandemic but also because of the threat of more flooding. Thats why i join my colleagues on the floor today to cast my vote for the most significant relief package in American History. This vital legislation will help struggling americans make ends meet and expand Unemployment Insurance to help those who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It will help Small Businesses can secure precious dollars to keep their employees and communities afloat. It will help our farmers who always stood with us to provide much needed resources to feed the world. This bill is not perfect, no bill ever is but its the strong medicine we need to defeat this invisible enemy. Let us come together today to pass this bill and declare no virus will ever tear this country apart. With that i yield back mr. Speaker. Nt the gentleman from marylan reserves, gentleman from texas is recognized. Recognized for one minute. Mr. Newhouse mr. Speaker, i rise to support this unprecedented Economic Relief package in response to these unprecedented times. It is clear this pandemic is having a profound impact on the the impact on the American People, it is our job to make sure that this impact is nota a lasting one. Especially clear how devastating this crisis is hitting Rural Communities like those in central washington, this bill provides desperately needed relief to rural hospitals, many of which are the only Healthcare Provider for a great number of my constituents, it will support the agriculture industry to ensure hardworking farmers and ranchers can continue to provide Food Security for our nation and it will provide stability for workers in Small Business owners who are the backbone of our economy, mr. Speaker, this is a 9 11 moment policy goals aside and Work Together as americans for the people of oure nation. I yield back. The gentleman yields, the gentleman from maryland is recognized. I yield to the government from california for one minute. The gentleman from california is ruggedized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker and i think the gentleman for yielding. As you know our country is in a crisis and the American People are looking for congress for action and leadership, that is why i stand in support of the cares act which provides our workers, Small Businesses, Healthcare Workers and so many more in california 39th district the relief that they need, whether to provide ppe and medical equipment for Healthcare Workers, financialroo support r our workers and resources for Small Businesses, congress is taking significant steps to help our communities, at the same time were enforcing strict oversight to prevent secret bailouts and enter those on the front line of the global epidemic come first, while the click cares act through the lifeline to our workers and our economy we will need to do more, there is not a Single Community across the United States has not been impacted by the coronavirus in some way, that is why her next stimulus package must provide direct funding for our cities and towns with less than 500,000 residents, although we have had to be physically apart, our community and our country have come together with thertr r american determination thank you, mr. Speaker i am proud to yield one minute from me gentlelady from puerto rico. The gentlelady is organized for one minute. Le this ensures that all citizens in puerto rico are treated equally under the federal grant and benefit incorporated in this bill which i stronglyatly support, puerto o has been let down since mark enter march 14, where the 40000 people lost their jobs already, this bill will help Small Businesses, in the Health Industry to tackle the issues. Puerto rico has already infrastructure a great pharmaceutical skill workforce that sends ready to ramp up in medications, devices by the defense production act, we need to rebuild our American Workforce in a domestic territory, thats the reason i think the president , the leadership, the senate and the house to putting together this package to give them the resources to tackle the crisis affecting our nations so we can focus and stay safe andck healt. I urge my colleagues to vote int favor. Thehe gentlelady yields, generagentleman from maryland is recognized. Can i acquire the time that is love from both sides. The gentleman from maryland has 52 and half minutes from texas, 63 minutes. I now yield to the former chairman of our campaign committee, externally candidate for the United States senate and mexico, my friend of new mexico, two minutes. The gentleman from new mexico is organized for two minutes. I think my friend in the majority leader, mr. Speaker i rise today in strong support of legislation before us, were living in Uncertain Times, this virus has drastically reshaped each one of our communities and theres likely more change to come, to date americans need us, they need the supportsuur and resources provided by the Bipartisan Legislation, they need access to protective equipment, personal safety net and economic assistance, workers need assurance that the Economic Security is paramount because its a American Worker at the cornerstone of our economy, in this bill i thought of trade workers a and engineers employed at the labs can continue to protect our National Security mission. We cannot let them down, we must pass this bill to the teacher who is delivering meals to students to make sure they do not go hungry because theyre not in the classroom, we must pass this bills for nurses, doctors and First Responders who have not slept as they provide for thehe sick. We must pass the bill for rural who meet the lifeline to ensure seniors are fed and individuals can Access Healthcare when the nearest doctor is hundreds of miles away, we must pass this for everyone fighting to keep one another safe, healthy and afloat, we cannot let them down, the reality we wake up each day but we remained the same, we face the crisis together unlike every crisis we have ever faced before, we will get through this together, passage of the legislation is an important step but i want every new mexican and every american to know that we understand this uncertain time demands and mr. Neri response, together we will not let each other down and we will meet the challenge. Thank you and i yield back the balance of my time. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Yes mr. Speaker of proctor yield one minute to the gentleman from west texas. The gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. The greek physician hippocrates once said for extreme diseases and methodsia f cure are most suitable, while this medicine will have shortterm side effects, is our best hope for curing the crisis, our nation is fighting a Global Pandemic and the prospects of a looming national disaster. While i have serious concerns with somebody policies, partisan provision in the overall price tag of this legislation, i am more concerned about inaction, the delaying support of millions americans and the threat of a costly recession for our country. This National Emergency has wreaked havoc on our country and upended every aspect of our lives, we must move quickly to provide relief for our working families, Small Businesses and frontline Healthcare Professionals. Mr. Speaker, this is uncharted territory, this is an unprecedented crisis, extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures, i stand united with my colleagues gu c in these difficult days, i yield back. The gentleman from texas reserves, the judgment from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker ive the time of yielding one minute to the testinguished gentleman from virginia. The gentleman from virginia is recognized for one minute. I think the speaker in my good friend from maryland that majority leader. Americand is bleeding, america s in deep suffering, even deeper anxiety. It counts on its congress to respond with alacrity and thoughtfulness and action. We have no time to do their, we have no time to engage in ideological or petty partisann fights, our country needs us as one. Threepoint to 8 Million People filed for unemployment last week, in my state, that translated into a 17 fold increase in one week. The number of coronavirus victims quadrupled in the time. In my state. Those figures are reflected throughout the country. Now is the time to come togeth together, now is the time to show our fellow countrymen that we can rise to the occasion. The gentleman from recogniz s recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker im proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from ohio. The gentleman from ohio is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Chairman, thank you, mr. Speaker, americans are suffering in the face of an unseen enemy, a Natural Disaster that we can only defeat together, ive spent hours on the phone with ohioans and national leaders, doctors, researchers, elected officials, business and Community Leaders listening to what theyre doing to help us to the crisis and asking what they need, this bill is not perfect but it does provide emergency relief legislation that helps the Healthcare Workers, hospitals, businesses with liquidity and helps our workers to keep him on the payroll as well as helping americans most in need, we see businesses retooling their industry, we see groups donating supplies and other seeking cures, we are learning many lessons, finding many flaws that we must fix so we have the opportunity to come back Even Stronger and more responsible than ever, we need to pass this bill, this time is unprecedented, lets get it done i yield back. The gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland is recognized. I now yield to one of the Senior Members of congress of the United States, the member of the commerce committee, representing thembesen committee distinguished from chicago, illinois. How much time . Four minutes. The gentlelady is working is for four. Minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker im proud to be here as a member of the energy and commerce committee, i rise as we all know during one of the most challenging moments in the history of our country and i would say the world. Americans are hurting and families are suffering, the causcalls that are coming to my office and im sure yours to are heartbreaking. Today we will pass a bill thatrt will provide critical relief to begin the healing in our communities. And despite, i have to say the failure of leadership from our president , congress has in fact stepped up and thinks to the unity of house and Senate Democrats, we pushed the republican initial proposal from corporate first two families and workers first. We fought for and won 100 billiondollar investment in hospitals and Healthcare Systems that are doctors and nurses on the front line are fighting with the coronavirus, often without the equipment that they need and i implore the president to fully invoke the defense production act so our frontline workers will have thet protective gear that they need in right now are not getting. The cares act will also provide double the Unemployment Insurance benefits that republicans initiallyt proposed. This will help countless restaurant workers and Small Business employees who call my office and say we need help, thanks to democrats, the Small Business owners in my district will be able to make payroll with their mortgages and utility, eligible for Small Business administration, loan forgiveness. Sadly, this bill isnt all that it could be. I am deeply disturbed that my republican colleagues are trying to exclude local planned parenthood clinics from the Small Business financing. Especially since they are since these clinics are helping people every single day to be able to get the health care that they need and im also really disappointed that they took this opportunity to relevantly add to the hyde amendment. I want to especially take the time to think the people that are working today, i am glad to be here among you doing just that. But we are seeing people that are outside, the capital police, people helping to clean our environment and people that are now working at jobs, like the people in my Grocery Store, the juul food store in my neighborhood where the people who are baggyfo my groceries who are loading my shelves, who are taking my money in order to buy the food that all the people inp my community need, they are risking their lives to and deserve the thanks. I want to think my governor, governor jamie who is created a Response Fund that will put money into Community Organizations and notforprofit that can help people that are covered here that need to beha covered in the next bill, im talking about immigrants, undocumented people. The generalities time is expired. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker im proud to yield three minutes to the chair of the republican conference, the gentlelady from wyoming. Wyomingentlelady from is recognized for three minutes. They could very match. 67 years ago yesterday doctor jonas announced the United States has successfully tested a vaccine to prevent polio, a dreaded virus that inflicted tens of thousands of americans. Mr. Speaker, we have been terrible diseases before and we will again. When we were attacked on 9 111 our heroes were the firefighters ofd Police Officers who ran towards the burning building, the citizens who stormed the cockpit of flight 93 who put their own lives at risk, mr. Speaker we have the same heroes today, today they are the thousands of nurses and doctors and countless other Healthcare Professionals and their staff who work in our hospitals and clinics and provide the greatest care anywhere in the world. We owe them our deepest gratitude but mr. Speaker we also owe them every tool, every piecem of equipment and every resource they need to savee lives. Mr. Speaker, we have a duty to our parents and grandparents, in the greatest nation on earth, we protect the sick and the most vulnerable. We owe all we have two mothers and fathers, to the generation who came before and we must do all that we can to protect them. All of us mr. Speaker are called into service of this blessed nation of this time of challenge, not as democrats or republicans but as americans. This does not recognize party lines and no partisan solution will defeat it. Neither will the government acting alone. It will take all the ingenuity and innovation the american atprivate sector working with te federal, state and local government. This is not a time for cynicism or secondguessing, this is a time to remember that we are citizens of the greatest nation on earth that we have overcome every challenge we have ever faced and we will overcome this one. We are one nation, we should all be rooting for our president to succeed, the new york Governor Cuomo to succeed, for california Governor Newsom to succeed, for wyomings governor to succeed, indeed we must do everything that we can to help. Every state and every governor in a union, the bill we are voting on today is a cruciale step. On this sunday after 9 11, my family worshiped at Evergreen Chapel at camp david, with the families of cabinet officials and service members, many of whom who would go on to serve overseas in the following years. That morning as our nation faced another time of testing, the chaplain urged us. Your time is expired. Additional 32nd. An additional 32nd. As our nation faced another time of testing, the chaplain urged us work as though everything depends on you because it does. And pray as though everything depends on god because it does. We will defeat the virus, we will restore our economy, we will heal our nation, we arel americans. The gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland is recognized. I you myself 102nd. I think the gentlelady from wyoming for her remarks, im sure all of us can subscribe and hopefully we act accordingly. I think her for her remarks. I yield to my friend from nevada. Another Senior Member of the congress of the United States. How much time. One minute. The gentlelady from nevada is recognized for one minute. Thank you. Whenever our economy isti hurtig my Congressional District in the heart of las vegas is always among the hardest hit, this time is no different, the people who work at restaurants in chinatown and clean hotel rooms on the strip and entertain visitors downtown are struggling to pay rent and feed their children. I want them to know that this recovery package was put together with them in mind, it will provide direct payments to most americans, expand Unemployment Insurance, and gives Small Businesses increased access to lowinterest loans, it will add more oversight to corporate borrowing will help you make sure that southern nevadans will have a job to return to when this is over. The bill will send more resources to hospitals to make sure our heroic Healthcare Workers on the front line of this epidemic have the resources they need, weve all been inspired by the example they have set in this difficult time and i think them. The gentleman from maryland reserves in the gentleman from texas is recognized. I am proud to yield one minute to the gentleman frompr montana. The gentle man from montana is reckoning for one minute. Mr. Speaker, last night we learned in montana and died took over 19, the first interstate, our hearts are heavy back home, mr. Speaker, montanans are concerned, the concerned about the health of their families and communities, theyre concerned about the followup from theer outbreak, theyre concerned they may have to shudder their businesses and lay off their workers, theyre concerned they may not have a job tomorrow or see their next paycheck, we are addressing many of the concerns today in the cares act it helps families and workers to pay their bills and put food on the table, provides loans and grants to Small Businesses so they can keep their doors open, and boost funding to support those on the front line from hospitals to Healthcare Providers to cdc and the va clinics, mr. Speaker i encourage my colleagues to vote for the cares act and provide emergency relief to e American People facing this crisis, thinking mr. Speaker i yield back. The gentleman yields, the gentleman from maryland ispr recognized. Mr. Speaker i now yield to a retired Navy Commander who has been on the frontline herself and knows what the frontline is all about from the state of virginia. For one minute. The gentlelady from virginia is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i rise in support of the coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act, this is a arrive id relief to families and Small Businesses throughout coastal virginia and across america, this provides critical funding and helping our communities thrive again when the crisis passes. As we prepared to provide relief for the American People amid the National Emergency, im reminded of the words of president kennedy would have spoken were not for his untimely loss on november 22, 1963, this is a time for courage and challenge, and neither conformity nor complacency will do, neither the fanatics or the same hearted are needed, let us not be petty when our pauses so great, let us not grow amongst herself when our nations future is at stake, let us stand together with renewed confidence in our cause, united in our heritage as the past and her hope for the future, and determined that this land that we love. The gentleladys time is expired. The gentleman from maryland is reserved. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker party of one minute to the gentleman fromth pennsylvania, doctor joy. The gentleman from pennsylvania is reckoning for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker, as a member who has voted against a number of large spending bills in the past, i have to admit this legislation has given me significant pause but we as a nation faced the largest threat that i have seen in my career as a doctor and certainly in the short time i spent in congress. The president has declared a National Emergency, governors are instituting shelter in place orders nationwide and consumers have been told not to consume because businesses have been told to shut their doors in not conduct business. If government is forcing them to shudder their doors, then our responsibility is to help them out, the American Dream cannot be shut down by a virus, that is why i will support this legislation, it is time to put eapolitical gamesmanship aside. The gentlemans time is expired. The gentleman of maryland is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker, at this point in time it yield a oe minute to the distinguished lady representing the Virgin Islands. The gentlelady from Virgin Islands is organized for one minute. Thank you, our nation faces the worst pandemic and most of our lifetime, we are indeed in president at times, like the rest of the nation and countries around the world the Virgin Islands life has significantly been altered. Americans need urgent action of this body, the congress to address the threat to the lives and livelihood off American People, we do so with passage of this bill, its not a perfect bill but the shortterm action will go a long way to save lives, help the economy and pave the path to recovery, aside from support to healthcare in economy, one of the most important measures in this bill in the care act is a support and investment that we make in our children. The 30 billion in educational funds as well as a 14 billion and allocated Higher Education we will do that. The fortitude of the speaker and democratic leadership to ensure that Small Businesses, local, with the efforts of the private sector antiAmerican People, we will defeat the virus. The speaker pro tempore the gentlemans time has expired. The gentleman from texas reserves. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Hoyer mr. Speaker, at this time i yield to the chair of the Financial Services committee, Senior Member of the congress of the United States, Maxine Waters from the state of california. The speaker pro tempore how much time . High pressure four minutes. The speaker pro tempore the gentlelady from california is recognized for four minutes. Ms. Waters thank you very much, mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the Senate Amendment to h. R. 748, now referred to as the coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act or cares act. Congress must take action to provide relief and assistance to the millions of people across the nation who are struggling in the midst of this national Public Health and economic emergency. With 3. 3 million americans filing for unemployment last week, a million californians filing for unemployment in the last two weeks, and many families struggling to make ends meet, it is our duty as elected it is our duty as elected officials to step up and help them, several weeks ago as the chair Financial Services committee, i led the democratic members on thefi committee and advising a comprehensive plan to address the Financial Services aspects of the coronavirus crisis. I am pleased that todays bill includes some element of the plan, the legislation before us, takes important steps to protect and provide relief for consumers, renters, homeowners and people experiencing homelessness, the bill would address the shortage of key medical supplies anded equipment by providing one billiondollar appropriation to the Defense Authorization act fund, it would support Small Businesses and local territory and State Government and ensure that anyth federal aid to corporations has conditions in independent oversight. The bill provides 4 billion to help combat the outbreak of this disease among the homeless community, most importantly building on my proposal, most individuals and families across the country will receive a check by direct deposit for 1200 for each adult and 500 to each child to help our families who are struggling during this unprecedented crisis, while i am pleased that the legislation includes these provisions that democrats fought for while all support the bill, and must make it clear that thear legislations far from comprehensive, there are issues that leaves unaddressed in areas where it feelfall short, hr 748 does not prohibit negative credit reporting during the crisis but give student loan debt, suspend all Consumer Credit payments among other concerns, however, despite the shortcomings, this bill is the most consequential piece of legislation that many of us will ever vote on, the American People need help in they need it now, this bill represents a down payment on that relief, i look forward to working with the speaker, committee colleagues, the senate on the next phase of the relief, while its clear that Congress Must pass a package to address these and other shortcomings, the passage of todays bill is critical for all families and communities. Thank you and i yield back the balance of my time. The gentlelady yields, the gentleman from maryland reserves, the gentleman from texas is recognized. Im proud to yield one minute to the Top Republican on the budget committee, the gentleman from arkansas. The gentleman from arkansas is recondite for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker, we have a responsibility to the people that we serve in the moment is now to mitigate the damage to our people and our o economy. For those who question the price tag, for those who question certain features in the bill, think of the images we have all seen that are unprecedented in our lifetime, the senior citizens, only able to see Family Members through a window. Worse yet, americansrs dying alone, the frontline medical professional fighting and invisible disease, risking their lives to bring hope to a friend in public. The businessman fighting to stay solvent to keep the workforce and to live to see another day, the scientists and engineers desperately searching for an a answer, who among us can question the crisis we organ in the needs of the people that we serve, by midday today, let us be remembered for taking the action necessary to put aside our policies. The gentleman times is expired. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker i now yield to the gentlelady from virginia who has also seen challenge upfront and personal and i yield to her one minute. Gentlewoman from virginia is recognized for one minute. Thank you i will vote for this bill for the children who are for going there school and the millions of children for whom that means they are losing the stability and the attritional support that comes with it, i will vote for this bill for my Family Membersfr and friends and constituents who jobs in the past two weeks because of the pandemic, i will vote for the bill so we may deliver support to the Small Business owners d restaurant tours throughoutra Central Virginia who have closed their doors in order to stop the pandemic and keep their neighbor safe, i will vote for the bill for the Healthcare Worker in my district who are risking their lives to make our community safer. I am grateful for the sanitation workers, the mail carriers, the ups workers, the fedex workers, Grocery Store workers, those who work in nursing home and facilities across the district and country, i think them for adding a bit of stability too or country during this incredibly difficult time. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker may i inquire at the time remained. The gentleman has 53 and one half minute. In the gentleman from maryland has 39 minute. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Thanks mr. Speaker im proud to yield one minute to my fellow texan mr. Flores. The general from texas you are recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker a few days ago white house and Congressional Republicans presented a bipartisan p. M. Of action to help hardworking americans deal with the current challenges. This challenge puts resources where they are most needed, families, Healthcare System, Small Businesses, other businesses affected by the crisis in the state and local government, one thing we found out during this crisis is the Healthcare System supply chain relies on foreign sources like communist china, we can never allow this to happen again. In order to fix the problem iinm pleased the senate and house negotiators were crated three and half billion dollars to utilize three centers in innovation for advanced development and manufacturing. One of these is part of the Texas University system which i represent. These publicprivate cia partnerships to accelerate research, development of vaccines and therapeutics to mitigate pandemics and they do in america. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker i reserve. The domain reserves. The drama from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I am pleased to yield one minute to my friend from pennsylvania. The government from the savanna is recondite for one minute. The coronavirus from china is here. We cannot stop that we cannot go back, im distressed by the choice that we have, it is ravaging our communities, it is ravaging our Healthcare System, it is ravaging our economy, we should be solely focused on healing our communities and saving the Small Businesses, big businesses and the economy that makes america great. As we discussed this and discuss a another package, no more hobsons choice, number billion dollar bailout for things that are unrelated, no more policies that are longstanding for short standing issue then either critical attention. Mr. Speaker, whatever we do, lets do no harm. The gentleman yield, the gentleman from texas reserves, the judgment from maryland reserves, the gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker, im proud to yield one minute to my fellow texan. Gentleman from texas is ticondite for oner. L minute. Our country is in a war of crisis unlike anything that is never been seen for over 100 years, there are heroes and we nor First Responders and doctors and nurses on the front line in intensive care units, we know what heroes they are. But not all heroes were capes, not our doctors and nurses were capes, i have a furniture manufacturer in my district who called me last weekend and saidh she wanted to transition her furniture to manufacture protectiveso equipment that shes doing so. An aircraft manufacturer wanted to manufacturer ventilators in changing their clean room and hibernating engineer to do that. We do have heroes, they dont always were capes, i want to recognize the hard work done by the Health Committee staff, kristen, christian, kayla and all my stuff elizabeth allen, casey, rachel and my chief of staff james decker in the office right now making certain that this goes smoothly. I yield back. The gentleman from maryland. Reserve. The government from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker i am proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from maryland. The gentlemanhe from maryland is recondite for one minute. Mr. Speaker we are here are weak too late, not because we did not know what our citizens and businesses needed but because too many in the congressional swamp felt that you over the serious crisis go to waste, building this peel with pork and earmarks like 25 million to the kennedy center, 75 million to npr, 75 million to the national humanity. Instead of more masks and ventilators. But mr. Speaker, Many Americans do need our thanks, thank you to the frontline Healthcare Workers who selflessly and compassionately care for the victims of the wuhan virus. Thank you to President Trump for his leadership in his transparency with the American People in this time of crisis. Thank you to my anesthesiologist colleagues who stepped up to the challenge, theyre trained in intensive care in the vienna leaders could prove critical if this fight escalates. Finally, thank you to all of those americans that have followed the president s recommendation on 15 days to slow the spread. Gentleman from maryland is recognized. He reserves. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Im pleased to yield one minute to the gentleman from kentucky, mr. Got under guthrie. Thank youe mr. Speaker, as all of my colleagues came in yesterday and this morning to make an effort to get back, it was important we were all home last week, i was home and got to talk to a barber, self proprietor, has his own shop had to close down because of the order now he will have an income, i talked to businessman the settle have to lay people off for the first time in 40 years of business and almost in tears, after this passes he will not have to do that, or the businesswoman best as i have a rent payment due at the end of the month, after this passes she will able to pay herum rent, i m humbled that i will vote for the largest bill in American History, i think it should make us all nervous but after being home, listening to the stories of those in our communities, its the right thing to do, i encourage to support our communities and those making our country better. Im here to say i will support the bill and i encourage my colleagues to do so as well. The gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland reserves. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker pleased to yield one minute from the gentleman from california. Gentleman from california is minute. E for one this bill is historic, the largest package in americanag history. I am disappointed as my constituents that much of the bill is not directly related or targeted at emergency relief but that is the cost ofof doing business and government and divided times. The lastminute ideological wish list has not been removed. A colleague said earlier this is much like a 9 11 moment, it is up to us for our veterans, nearly 20 billion for the modernizing vaa. Telehealth. 350 billion and guaranteeing loans cushioning the blow in providing stability for Small Businesses so employees will have jobs waiting when the signal finally sounds, my hope and pray that this hits the targets and bring certainty that most of this in this room desire and meet the needs the gentlemans time is expired. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker i yield one minute to the former county executive in long island, tom of new york. Tom is recondite for one minute. My father was born inkete ity and say what a country and my grandfather, family weddings would be given advice and say. [speaking in foreign language] you cannot have arose without the thorn. 70 people are suffering because of their health and sickness and worried about their Family Finances and because of the death taken place. Today we also celebrate the roses, the essential workers working for the common good every single day, the grocery workers, postal, healthcare, people on the front lines every single day looking out for us every single day, i want to celebrate the rows of life of democrats and republicans coming together for the common good, putting aside ideological purity and working together to help people facing the desperate times. Mr. Speaker, god bless this country and god bless our American People. The gentleman yieldel back, e gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker im pleased to y yield one minute to the gentleman from indiana. Thank you, mr. Speaker, yesterday i drove to washington, d. C. From columbus indiana on behalf of the voters on the indiana six district, im here to support President Trump and be a voice for hoosiers who need relief from this virus now. I have been fully engaged in making sure that this package preserves the health and livelihood of americans. We need to protect the health of americans and get them back to work. Congress has come together to provide relief and support for hospitals, families, workers, Small Businesses. If i came here to fight for hoosiers prosperity in the American Dream, we cannot afford to wait another minute for relief, lets do our job and get it done. Thank you, i yield back. The gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland is recondite. I yield one minute to the state of california. The gentleman from california is recondite for one minute. We will get through this, that is whoho we are, that is wo we do for leadership and resources, the American People shown resilience will be no different, as we meet in the chamber across america people who are working their first jobs and paying off debt without a paycheck find themselves in financial quicksand this allows you to cancel your payments through the end ofgh the fall ad suspend the accrual of interest, we will get through this, its who we are and what we do and i yield back. The gentleman from maryland reserves in the gentleman from texas is recognized. Im proud to yield onee minue the gentleman from michigan. The gentleman from michigan is recognized for one minute. I rise today and strong support to the coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act inner president. This pandemic has upended life for everyone, ive heard from workers living paycheck to paycheck who face an uncertain future, ive heard from struggling farmers, from Small Business owners who suddenly cannot make payroll ori rent. Ive heard from courageous Healthcare Professionals and First Responders who desperately need protective equipment to continue to care for the sick. These are incredibly trying times, while the cares act will not solve every unique challenge, help is on the way. America has faced periods of profound diversity in the past, each time we prevail together as americans, we will do so again, may we remember while our nation is locked down, our creator god is wide open to our prayers. The gentlemans time is expired, the gentleman from texas reserves. The gentleman from maryland is recognize. Mr. Speaker at this time i am proud to yield to one of the first native american women to serve in the congress of the United States, this bill reaches out to the tribal communities to make sure they are whole, i yield to ms. Holland from new mexico. She is recognized for one minute. The Global Crisis causes us to ask, how do we value the workers who grow and harvest our food, how do we value Healthcare Workers that risk their own lives for loved ones, how do we value the people who educate and care for our children, democrats fought hard to ensure this bill includes comprehensive support for Healthcare Workers, it creates a 150 billion relief fund so state, local and tribalw governments can fight the pandemic, i know what it is like to live paycheck to paycheck, the stimulus package provides direct payments to working families so they can pay bills, the Small Business rescue plan will aid Small Businesses and nonprofits in new mexico to maintain existing workforce and pay rent. Yet still Congress Must continue to act, even after we stop the spread of the virus we must ensure our families have the they need. I support the coronavirus aid relief and Economic Security act because we must battle this together and chairman i yield. Theat gentlelady yields, thef generagentleman from maryland reserves. Yes mr. Speaker proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from ohio. Gentleman from ohio is recognized for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker, covid19 is entering our country hard and fast americans across the country in my home district in northeast ohio are rallying together to confront and overcome the latest challenge. In ohio 16th district weve seen restaurants without empty dining rooms making free meals for students in green districts, weve seen business do everything they can to prevent layoffs in support of employees who come to work every day to ensure their cells are stock for those who need it, the hospitals bracing for impact, we seen a Healthcare Provider like the clinic and hospitals working hardest to innovate through the crisis by developing their own test and launching drivethrough testing facilities. The great governor is setting the Gold Standard of leadership in response to the crisis, he is taking Decisive Action to fund tee curb and save lives in the buckeye state. This bill provides Critical Resources for those who need it most, the heroic Healthcare Workers, Small Businesses, unemployed and local leaders fighting the virus on the frontline. The gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker im proud to yield one minute to the gentleman from Staten Island who himself is been on the frontline fighting for freedom and fighting for our people. The gentleman from new york is recognize for one minute. I rise today in support of this bill because each and every day new yorkers, people in my community are dying, i rise today in support of the bill because our frontline soldiers of this war, our nurses and doctors need masks, i rise because days and weeks new yorkers will need thousands of more ventilators. I rise today because hundreds of thousands of new yorkers have been laid off. I rise today in support of this bill because the virus does not see Party Affiliation and today we rise as americans, not democrats or republicans. F d lastly i rise in support of this bill because this is just the beginning. More work will need to be done, new york needs more help, but we are americans and we can get the job done. The gentleman from maryland reserves in the gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you mr. Speaker, the gentlemanad from florida. The gentleman from florida is recognized for one minute. I rise and strong support of the cares act, covid19 known as the coronavirus has impacted our country medically and economically. During the unprecedented time its imperative that we not only take proper precautions but react in effective manner, this is not perfect and has a very large price tag. However, crisis of this magnitude requires congress to act swiftly and decisively. This bill represents a bipartisan compromise that can make thisn happen. We have single household incomes, senior on fixed incomes, and Small Business owners who need relief right now, my constituency still rebuilding after Hurricane Michael and i intend to do whatever it takes to get them the help that they need right away. This is an excellent opportunity for all of us to come together, n supporter constituents, please join me in supporting the stimulus package. The gentleman from texas returns, the gentleman from maryland isge recognized. I yield one minute to the gentleman from new jersey. Mr. Speaker im proud toma stand here and to stay to my constituent in philipsburg and dover and clark who are out of work, to the Restaurant Owners in selma into the nurses and doctors at overlook and medical, help is on the way. There is so much more to do, Congress Must keep working, lets use technology lets use remote voting, lets have virtual hearings to make sure this money we are approving goes out the door quickly into the right people, lets remember we are not here today rescuing the economyus all because of a viru, were rescuing because of our failure of a nation to test for the virus. So congress will do our job, we will take care of the economy, i implore the president to work with us, republicans and democrats to fix the supply chain for masks, ventilators, test kits. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker on prodigy yield one minute to the gentleman from arizona. The gentleman from arizona is recognized for one minute. Doesnt it feel like it was yesterday that the Federal Reserve chairman was telling us we were in the goldilocks economy, the wage growth for the working poor was the best in modern economic times, i will argue, we need to find a path back to that, that Economic Growth was an amazing thing, good things. Were happening and then we hit the black swan. This is ripping my heart out because theres things in the bill that do not belong there, i considerco them i cannot consider that in front of a microphone but we all have the moments in our political lives where we walk up in front of thk microphone and say all have to vote for something that has things in it that break my heart that we must do the right thing, we must get back to the Economic Growth, we must get back to the prosperity that was developing in the country, hopefully we will look back, doing great the gentleman from texas is reserved, gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker i yield one minute to my friend fromie massachusetts. The gentleman from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. I rise in support of this bill and i want to associate myself with a gentlelady fromom wyoming, in recounting the heroes of 9 11 she forgot the United States Postal Service workers and we have forgotten them in this bill. During 9 11 the United States Postal Service workers continue to deliver mail despite the anthrax attacks, they continue to deliver medical supplies and medicines to every home and business in America Today six days a week, yet they receive no benefit in the bill. We need them also to execute a delivery by mail system, a vote by mail system in the crisis to preserve our democracy as a crisis continues. We need to fix that in the next bill we consider for this oslief, we have to remember the postal workers in the great job they have done on behalf of oure country. The gentleman from maryland reserves, the judgment from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker im proud to yield one minute, the judgment from indiana. The gentleman from indiana is recognized for one minute. These unprecedented times call for unity to help hoosiers and allamericans struggling medically and or financially through no fault of their own, this relief package puts Americans First with families, workers, Small Businesses and companies that employ millions of people, theres a system for Healthcare Providers on the tirelessly toinger save her friends and Family Members fromemco covid19, in addition to usual duties, im proud to see two provisions ive helped author are in this package, the bipartisan policies will ensure patients have timely and Affordable Access to covid19 Preventative Care such as vaccine and testing, it may clear doctors with volunteer medical services during the Public Health emergency. Isolate the lasting target hospitals in indiana, cannot be cleared they need our help but just as we need their help to defeat the virus and keep our loved ones safe, i urge my colleagues to support the package so we can provide relief that americans desperately need. The government from texas reserves, the german from ireland is reckless. I yield 30 seconds to my friend from new jersey. The gentleman from new jersey is recognized for 32nd. I rise today in favor of the bill, also to say thank you to my brothers and sisters on the frontline, those who work with supermarkets who are delivering the mail, who keep the lights on, keep the water running, we are thinking them because they are making a sacrifice today, weve always been tough, americans are special and we will rise to this occasion, they call us, we will answer and we want to say thank you to everyone here and to all those serving in america. The gentleman from maryland reserves, the government from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker im proud to have one minute to the committee, the donovan from michigan. The gentleman from michigan is reckoning for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker, coronavirus has totally disrupted our lives across the country and every community and around the globe. To all of us it is frightening, it is a nightmare, this bill is a partial response to in that destruction, and provides her medical workers and hospitals and Small Businesses in virtually every family needed assistance. So do you who oppose this bill, please stand down, we cannot wait another day to help, do not add to this destruction by being a disruptor, be a leader, i yield back. The gentleman yield, the government from texas reserves, the gentlemann from maryland is reckoning. I had the opportunity to yield to my Senior Members, the gentlelady from texas, one minute. The gentlelady from texas is recognized for one minute. I joined my friend from michigan, there should be no one that rises to object in spite of the fact that we know there are challenges in the bill. I hear these words, we are scared, we are stressed, and words of an emergency room doctor, they are on the lines right now today when we have the largest number of cases in the United States the whole nation and over 1100 dead and now we have 500 billion for industries with oversight, 350 billion with Small Businesses that include the micro businesses, the gig economy and faith institutions and nonprofit, i will fight to make sure our nonprofits get it, as well as 100 billion for hospitals, i watched as the memorial Medical Center gave out over 1100 tents, a small hospital putting themselves on the front line, heres my words mr. Speaker, each mans death diminishes me and mankind. The gentleman from maryland reserves. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker, and proud to yield one minute, the gentleman fromth North Carolina. The gentleman from North Carolina is recognized for one minute. These are challenging times for our country. Throughout our history, america has risen to every challenge. I want to think the President Donald Trump for strong leadership during this crisis. I dont like everything in this bill, why we kept out dangerous provisions like union bailout, the Green New Deal in election schemes, is still has items we dont agree with an eye worry about the price tag, however, families, hospitals and Small Businesses need immediate relief, im talking aboutf. Smal business, where the owner is doing his best behind the furlough many 30 employees, he told me he can put most of his employees back on the payroll and the sba seven a program inac the bill, its workers and Small Businesses like this one that are counting on this legislation, it is not perfect but i urge my colleagues to support the legislation and i yield back the balance of my time. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker i yield 30 seconds to the gentlelady from ohio. Seconds. Mrs. Beatty the worlds touchdown trillion aid is relief and Economic Security for all americans. We worked hard to provide Health Care Disaster needs and to ensure americans and workers and families come first. 350 billion in forgivable loans to Small Businesses, independent contractors, like barber shops and beauty salons and more. First time funding for not for profits and churches mi which we must include minorityled and minorityserving not for profits. 1,200 in direct payment to individuals and couples. 500 to children. The nation the speaker pro tempore the. I would like to urge employers keep their employees and i would like to be recognized. Can i now yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from california . 32nd. This virus is a machine gun. Machine gunning america. This will provide 2 trillion to bandage some of those loans. We must stop. Our Economic System provides incentives to the private sectornt and then to give money to nih for every reasonable research alternate alternative. Will you yield back . The gentleman from texas is read one recognize. Thank yould speaker. The gentleman from tennessee. Recognize for one minute. Today in support of the care act of people around the globe. This bill is not perfect but its a solid step forward to provide relief needed. There is no doubt that as a nation to always come back stronger and more resilient. I am proud today to be here during this time. The gentleman from maryland is recognize. I yield one minute to the gentle lady from texas. Recognize for one minute. Hardworking people that are on the edge of making rent and putting food on the table. That is why this bill offers additional Unemployment Benefits in ejecting into the Health Care System and Small Business on dash Small Businesses to keep workers on payroll and 500 for every eligible child. This bill is not perfect to contribute to the economy and pay taxes and also on the front lines of this pandemic. This does not discriminate on immigration status or race. However, despite that and it shortcomings i urge all my colleagues to do the same families are at risk if they need help now. Your time ishe expired. The gentleman from texas. I will yield one minute to the gentleman from tennessee. Your recognized for one minute. And to my colleagues we have been here in times of triumph and tragedy. This is a time for civility and unity and the time for us to serve the American People and pass this bill. Our resolve is to defeat the virus. Normality no adversity with the American Republic god bless us all. I yield back. The gentleman fromak texas spent the gentleman from maryland is recognize. As a member of the armed forces who has seen combat facetoface to recognize the gentle one gentle lady from new jersey. And to speak for the people of new jersey for the heroes in healthcare who have labored around to provide the best care in thehe nation and for those First Responders who are running out of personal protective gear. Rice for the brave men and women going through the tough times to help us, Grocery Store workers and those bringing food to the elderly and the sick researchers and state and local officials and i rise for everyday families. And not sure what the future holds. I rise for everyone that together we will beat this and i continue to get you the relief that you need and to see firsthand this is no different. And god bless the state of new jersey and the United States of america. I yield u, back. Thank you mr. Speaker the gentleman for one dish from florida is recognized forfr one minutees. With the care act they look at with optimism cautious and what can be accomplished if we Work Together for those who work on thee frontlines of nurses and doctors and many other medical providers across the district. And doesnt know when the moms next paycheck will come. To support the backbone of the economy we have spoke to Business Owners were desperately trying to figure out how to keep employees as a former Small Business owner myself i understand the issues you are facing. I am cautious about the bill but i understand across thed country and then to go head on and then remain optimistic because we will win the fight together i yield back. The gentleman from maryland is recognize. I yield one minute to my colleague. Mr. Speaker we have never seen anything like the coronavirus. And those that are forced to close to face fear and uncertainty to support one another i run a Small Business and a Large Organization its good for American Business the additional 600 per week Unemployment Insurance put Families First to put that in directly into the pockets of americans. With 377 billion infusion for grants and loans. L this bill the American Economy need this. Its time to come together as one nation against this outbreak hired support for this bill. Please yield one minute mr. Speakerro to the gentleman from tennessee. Your recognized for one minute. We stood on the highest mountain top one month ago looking at the limitless of our domain. Today three weeks later awakening we find ourselves deep in the valley into the abyss. I hope the safety net we are attempting to purchase today with the scarce treasure doesnt dole too much the alarm that this crisis has sounded for our country i pray from this point with the great revival of faith and our wealmighty god to principle freedom and liberty and selfreliance. And congress that reviews the crisis with a special emphasis above the common good history will judge you as harshly as you deserve. Your time is expired. It gives me great pleasure to yield one minute your recognized for one minute. As their staying home doing their part against the coronavirus the Healthcare Professionals should grocery short import one Grocery Store employers who get up this morning and go to w work. Despite the risk because people depend on them. Congress should not be any different. We are about to vote on a bill in response of the pandemic sweeping through the nation and the economic crisis that follows. I will be honest those drafted by lobbyist only time will tell on the promises only with the tourniquet to let the blood flow back in the economy. Is not a stimulus but the emergency relief providing 100 billion. Your time isor expired the gentleman from ohio is recognized for one minute. We are debating a massive stimulus bill not by choice but by duty the coronavirus is an unmitigated threat a nuclear bomb to the economy. Yesterday we learned a record 3 million plus americans filed for unemployment h. It is hurting Small Businesses, thousands of americans are sick, Health Experts tell us we have several more weeks of the collective suffering ahead but there is good news. Americans from coast to coast are pitching in businesses are changing production lines to make ventilators. Surgical masks are being donated by the millions and we are lining up Healthcare Workers are cheered like rock stars during shift changes. Every day he rose emerging teaching classes over the internet doctors and nurses working superhuman shifts while neighbors do childcare. We see the best of america and the house must was part. Vote yes. The gentleman from maryland. I yield to the gentle lady from pennsylvaniann for one minute. Thank you mr. Speaker i rise to support the care act and we know this is in the last it will help to protect the health and safety and Economic Security of all americans i want to say i am so grateful to state and local officials and First Responders an workers are postal and grocery workers for our community and im grateful for friends and neighbors to listen to medical experts who came home to slow the spread of the virus but they cannot do ittan alone. As the deaths are mounting doctors and nurses are telling us they are working without the protectiveutheve gear that y need. We need to end the disconnect from what the president says and what is really happening in america. We need the president to use the defense production act to distribute the supplies that we need him so gratefulso moving quickly to pass the bill help the American People we urge americans to do the same. I yield back. The great state of texas. E the gentleman from florida is recognized for one minute. Thank you. This is a historicha moment in the u. S. House. We need to pass the unprecedented economic package to prevent financial disaster of americans we must get america working again the funds programs for Small Businesses including acdependent contractors and nonprofits for 75000 or less 500,000 per child and seniors and disabled veterans eligible for checks they will not be considered taxable income this is 2020 most importantly to provide personal equipment and test kits for Healthcare Professionals is on the way we are sure we are not happy with everything but i will vote yes to with the livelihoods of my constituents i asked for swift passage as soon as possible. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. I yield one minute to the lady from michigan. Your recognized for one minute spent the most Iconic Images of 9 11 just after the attack people running away from the towers as First Responders were running toward the flames. A generational event. Today as so many with the Healthcare Workers the supermarket workers and Truck Drivers and agents right now we are sending them into the fight we owe them our passion democrats and republicans and above all meanwhile americans are doing their best michiganders are coming together in ways i can hardly imagine from auto manufacturers to the smallest manufacturers trying to fill the gaps. We must pass the cares act it is the third i hope there will be a fourth but it is our duty. The gentleman from texas is recognize. E. Your recognized for one minute. In south jersey in this nation the pain is real what we are doing today help some of the pain founded with the idea we are an exceptional nation. We are exceptional. Not because of our differences but what unites us in times of adversity. And while we must maintain a physical distance and of the hidden enemy in our hearts and soul of one another. Fight for families and their jobs me God Bless America as we go forward with our work. I yield one minute to the gentle lady from michigan. I rise today in support of the cares act we need this congress to act with a bipartisan safety and the wellbeing of constituents. Although this package is not perfect we must ensure the municipality has the funding to survive but it will provide immediately health professionalssp for the resources that they need and the infusion into the economy and to provide 170 billion with the needed ppe however the work is not done and is the work across the country continues to rise i will work with colleagues on both sides aisle and just want to say God Bless America we have to do our work. I am proud to yield one minute to the gentle man from kentucky. Mr. Speaker i rise in support of the most impressive stimulus in American History it is an opportunity in disguise and it is a very serious problem but it is also an opportunity. But with the Healthcare Workers to give them the resources that they need. There were thoseti Creative Energies to help scientists and researchers have therapies for the vaccine in the current here to give Business Owners and factories the cash they need to get back to work to have liquidity and Financial Support with economic recovery and its an opportunity to come together as a nation that republicans and democrats but as they rise to the occasion. Mr. Speaker ty get the time remaining for both sides . 22 minutes the other side is 31 minutes. I reserve. Spent the gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you mr. Speaker i rise today for the individuals and families who have seen their world turned upside down by covid 19 neighbors friends and Family Members are losinglym income and Small Businesses are closing doors and manufacturers are shuttering facilities. All this is happening not because of bad Business Decisions or personal decisions but because of a virus the cares act will deliver critical reliefcr to Small Businesses and medical professionals to help tens of thousands of constituents stay employed. I dont agree with every proposal the vast majority will provide relief to people who need it most communities expect this body to act. Finally want to say thank you to this First Responder and nurses and doctors but the Food Processors and Truck Drivers and those stocking the shelves in this time of need God Bless America. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. I reserve. The gentle man from texas. Please yield one minute. The gentleman from colorado is recognized for one minute. Thank you mr. Speaker. I rise today to oppose the cares act. I agree we are facing unprecedented emergency as a result of chinass the various actions that we cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself the president has shown strong leadership to help American Families and Small Businesses. Congress must do the same but we cannot do so at the expense of our children and grandchildrensns future. The truth is this bill will spend 6 billion, not 2 trillion even that is the cost of borrowing the money. There is no attempt by congress to reduce spending elsewhere in the budget to pay for the bill. The sad truth ish most of this money is unrelated to fighting the coronavirus. We believe in the fight will take between six and eight weeks but this will send us decades into the future while it is clear to do nothi something to help this disease the bill is not the answer we need help. The gentleman from texas reserves. The gentleman from maryland is g recognized. Mr. Speaker i yield one minute to the gentleman from california. Mr. Speaker at this time covid 19 pandemic will get worse before it getsll better it will get worse for Public Health and Financial Health and that is why i rise in support of the cares act we are continuing to fly and the corona curve but we are putting the economy in a medically induced coma a step that as we have seen this week led to one of the worst employment rates ine history. That is why we need a big stimulus package in our history the cares act will expand Unemployment Insurance for Hotel Workers on the Central Coast of california will help the farmers offa the world and will provide Small Businesses across the country with the loans necessary to survive we are asking constituents do something that is not normal to stand down and stay inside in separate from one another. Mr. Speaker i will yield one minute to the gentleman from florida. As a fiscal conservative 2 trillion of our grand kids money is a tough pill to swallow its a two front war on Public Health and the economy on the economic front we must provide a lifeline to individuals and businesses and senior suffering Collateral Damageenma. On the health front we must send reinforcements to Healthcare Workers. This morning i spoke with the Family Member heading into the emergency room and said she is scared. I told her take a deep breath and stay focused and do what you are trained totr do. This is the omaha beach of the war in the foxhole nobody cares about race or religion or creed or economic background it is about mission and country. We have a duty to provide the need and tot they support this bill. I yield. The gentle man from maryland is recognized the gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker one minute to the gentle man from indiana. Mr. Speaker over the last ten days we seen the very best of america restaurants like lucilles barbecue deliver thousands of meals to those who need it. Tnt floral shop deliver flowers to every nursing home resident in the county. Many lining up to donate blood and so many Healthcare Professionals putting themselves in harms way on the frontlines. It is time for congress to join them to bring relief to ourou neighbors. The cares act will keep the lights on in america and put cash in the hands of americans who need help to pay their bills and put food on the table and a lifeline to Small Businesses when they need it most. By no means a perfect bill but it gives hope to the people most. Ed it i hope you will come back and make changes as needed in the near future. At this time of National Crisis we must continue working together with President Trump. I reserve. The gentleman from texas. Mr. Speaker please yield to the gentle man from california. You are recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker covid 19 do not economy, Government Policies no matter how or wellintentioned derailed the most promising and prosperous economy of our lifetimes and put us in eminent danger to permanently destroy millions of american jobs this threatens to destabilize the federal government and suppressed future Economic Growth. But in order to deal with must firsts we risk the damage of those actions that plunged us into a recession. Losses will soon be permanent if we dont give away for families to recoup their financial losse losses. This bill does so at the enormous cost. Passage of the bill is therefore imperative. But it is no substitute. And the gentle lady from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. Democrats have committed themselves to a fulled agenda today is no different covid 19 is impacting people across the world and across the country and for the people we stand here today to assist families and uplift workers whose livelihoods have been threatened to strengthen Community Hospitals and the owner of a Community Bookstore whose business has been crushed. Places like lawrence general and the Health Community center and firm those that worry about the basic health and safety. This bill delivers for them. For families struggling with the harsh reality we will keep protecting you. From the frontline workers in the family standing together to care for the loved ones and seeing all over the country. Your time is expired. You have 26 minutes and the other has 20. We are pleased to yield one minute to the gentle man from South Carolina. There are times like this rkworking nonstop for those businesses for the things that we need now the worst is the price tag and has nothing to do with the coronavirus. And with the National Arts and this nationn shall survive in the words of churchill we will do what was required in spite of this. I yield one minute. As i rise here today is more than any nation on the planet this is unprecedented that requires and the help is on thehe way with 1200dollar checks and Food Assistance and unemployed with 600 of Unemployment Benefits on top of state benefits. Help is on the way for seniors and veterans of Small Businesses for other costs and help is on the way and to farmers and students help is on the way it is time to pass this bipartisan bill because health and hope are on the way. Thank you mr. Speaker the house is not in order your asked to take your conversations off the floor. The gentleman from texas. Thank you mr. Speaker please yield one minute to the gentleman from oklahoma. La with that said i am thankful the vast majority of the bill and with the frontlines and they lost her job through no fault of their own. America is hurting now more than ever. Thanks to leader mccarthy and President Trump and those to the American People much later than anyone wanted but help is on thelp way. I urge the yes vote and god bless us all. The gentleman from texas reserve. I. C. E. Yield one minute. I rise today in support the bipartisan 2 million of American Family workers it is a good start of my Central Valley neighbors. Constituents are scared they are called in and they are scared and worried looking for guidance to data looking for relief. But without that immediate assistance as a representative in the top asked aim proud this bill has a Safety Net Program for farmers and ranchers and families. But disappointed about this bill shortcomings must be remedied in a future bill. Thisis punishes households and denies some citizens the benefits that they deserve. Your time is expired. Please yield one minute to the gentle man from wisconsin. We have gone from a story that barely affected americans three weeks ago to a 2 trilliondollar bill today. E Government Experts that say dont worship together and to be held up by irresponsible democrats with the only flight from milwaukee with almost two full flights and employees are laidid off but that the businesses go under a they dont understand even the greatest have had compromise and with those going over 900 a week with that provision i hope americans dont bite stand with the president. The gentleman from california. We had to obligations and responding. First to move quickly and urgent and second with science and health ahead of partisan politics. Either of one neither of those happened. But this is a steppne forward to help all the workers have lost their jobs and businesses that are struggling frontline nurses doctors First Responders who need more equipment. To expand pay leave to make sure we can continue to protect every person in 20 think my friends on both sides of the aisle to get this done. The gentleman from texas is recognized for onetl minute. You have to do it now you have to do it now because the friends across the aisle with that bill that we previously plat past as we need to get the story and consistent here. To conspire and impeachment he was resistant and as a result now 2 trillion is a lot of money but i have been reviewing the bill and i am satisfied that most of them will prevent most of the waste but there are some pet projects in here. That so many have turned from and use the tools we have got for those that are in jeopardy i will vote for the bill. I now have the privilege to yield to the democratic whip South Carolina. How much time . One minute. Thank you for giving mecl the time. I want to take a moment to think my colleagues for responding to what is the unprecedented event in the history of thisen country. The country has been here before and we have always recovered many times the recovery and what we have done is create the opportunity with the an equitable recovery taking place this is a great country for what we have to do to make this affordable and this makes an attempt to do that and i would hope as we go forward and then an Equitable Society for all. You are doing a fine job. Thankk you. Throughout her history the American People have extraordinary the unprecedented ways in times of a National Crisis to defeat covid 19 asking americans to do it comes so unnaturally to stay home. With employees to stop going to work in church is Closing Entire industries have lost their Consumer Base overnight and respond the way they always do we owe it to them to give them the support. The gentleman from texas is b recognized. Yi i yield 30 seconds. I rise in support to because of the livelihoods of americans this provides immediate cash assistance and then direct money in the hands of Small Businesses and assistance to hospitals and when hundred 50 billion. Ld the gentleman from North Carolina mr. Bishop. Enthusiastically this is a big bill but the American People are bigger as americans have always faced great tchallenges as free men and women of deep reservoirs of strength and suit some in duty and confidence and then to blunt the contagion and then fellow americans the duty of the rest of us and of the American Economy to innovate technologies and then to defeat the enemy with gods help this virus is no match for the United States of america. I yield back to the gentleman from maryland is recognized. We are getting towardson the end. The gentleman from maryland spent the gentleman from texas is recognized spent the gentleman from West Virginia is recognized for one minute. What President Trump asked for at the very beginning for those who lost their jobs in funding for the medical community i think him for his excellent leadership. I have some ideas i would like to offer is an amendment 35 members of congress cannot even offer the amendment. This is not how we are supposed tosst make legislation or spend 2 trillion. Wrote about spending 2 trillion we got barred from china and russia and to value a . The current currency the interest of the National Debt is half a trillion dollars every are moving forwardf with. We could pay for epidemics like this and pay for thehe troop thank you mr. Speaker i yield back. I yield one minute you are recognized for one minute. In last week three. 3 million americans filed for unemployment millions of americans and their children are home practicing social distancing countless others on the frontlines doctors offices pharmacies or simply checking out at the Grocery Store. I was asked to give them hope to the American People who are watching help is on the way. There are many things in this bill i dont like and i think are a mistake but this is our time for action. And we owe action for them and i yield back. The gentleman from texas yields one minute to the gentleman from virginia. The last pandemic the department of energy has funds for capabilities and for Cellular Research withec the validity and the reliability of the testing. Epa will do research on the risk of transmission my grandfather lost his wife and first son in the fluid epidemic but this is not the last novel virus that the bold statement of science we can make covid 19 the last pandemic. The gentleman from texas is recognized. The gentleman from georgia. You are recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker none of us have ever experienced anything like this before. In the First District of georgia i have seen something have never seen before concerned about their health and their future. And to see something of never seen before and people caring for each other and volunteering at service organizations. Putting their own health at risk to deliver services. I have seen the best of america ases well. It is our opportunity here our responsibility to help these people deliver this is not a perfect bill. Its what we need to do mr. Speaker and more than anything what we need to do is pray. Your time is expired spent the gentleman from michigan and is recognized. Thank you for yielding this is the unprecedented moment for the country that the Congress Respond to the threat. And those that many of us dont like it moves us forward to give the American People the support they need to follow the medical advice they are given without putting families at risk to support Small Businesses putting money in the hands of americans so they can take care of their family financially while they are taking care of the health of their families. The gentleman from texas is recognize. If i could yield onepeak mine to the gentle man from michigan. Your recognized for one minute. Arise today in support of the aid and Economic Security act. The legislation takesor major steps during this unprecedented time. It provides increased funding to give Healthcare Workers essential supplies and equipment to help Small Businesses who have been asked to close their doors and sacrifice the livelihood health and safety. The bill is not perfect. Im disappointed we are paying for things that dont have anything to do with covid 19 i am concerned that we are doing torn seasonal businesses by incentivizing people to stay at home with shelter in place restrictions are lifted. And as we implement the policy and will do everything i can with those consequences for happening. We have survived hardships before and we will again. The gentle lady from New Hampshire 30 seconds. Thank you mr. Speaker i rise to support this unprecedented emergency relief and with tens of thousands of constituents with Conference Calls i want to show support for the people who have lost their jobs and those in the hospitals. Thank you for voting yes. The gentleman from texas. The gentleman from texas is recognized for one minute. Businesses large and small through no fault of their own are failing. So let me clear something up forb is everyone. But a Large Business or Small Business. Thankfully the bill covers it all but one every day counts in a crisis to be delayed unnecessarily dont get mad but this made me mad. So the final bill today is barely different the last weekend. The record will show that. And with thatn upcoming hardshipmu but then we have more difficult decisions ahead. How wille we balance the opening of society. And. Your time is expired. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from new york. And to bring hospital equipment to the emts doctors and nurses to the frontlines and to save others and the economy will recover we definitely need that support now and to support Small Businesses there is more for us to do. The gentleman from texas. I yield one minute the gentleman from t tennessee. When i was five or six i had a sunday School Teacher tell me a story that relates to what we are doing right now. One child went missing and the community went 100 Different Directions and didnt find a child with no results they finally came together and prayed to god and asked for a wisdom they would hold the hands and walk across together and they found the child. We need to remember that we need to put our partisanship aside and quitur bickering and ask almighty god for wisdom and do whats right. Thinking mr. Speaker you are doing a fine job. The gentle lady from illinoi illinois. In support of the cares act if 2500 of illinois residents have been diagnosed. Twentysix have died. Countless more are exposed as a front line workers are desperate for ppe this is unprecedented the cares that provides immediate Economic Relief to individual billion Small Business loan grants and help states and local governments to meet the enormous challenge. I back. And head of the prolife caucus you are recognize. As of today 5800 people have tested positive and one ofamily alone and those to be in a safe and effective vaccine the highest priority no matter the cost. Those with the frontlines and meeting the challenge the whole two. 2 trillion dollar caresre act for taxpayers and Small Businesses state and local governments boost unemploymenten and to those on the house and senate side for cooperation for this bill into President Trump and the Vice President doctor fauci and others to confront the huge challenge. I c yield back. The gentleman from missouri is recognized 30 seconds. In support of the cares act im proud of the emerging housing priority with a moratorium on foreclosures with federally backed mortgages. And with emergency grants 5 million and then 1 million for project based rental recipients. We are in this fight a together we will not be broken. God blessth you all. I yield one minute to the gentle ladyue from missouri. You are recognize. We are at war against the unseen enemy the world has never faced before. We are battling on two fronts the healthcare front and economical front. Thousands of people are sick and Healthcare Workers are battling on the frontlines. Millions of americans have lost their jobs because of the virus and devastating the economy. And with thosett reinforcements to some have more medical supplies and supportr hospitals and to make payroll and keep the doors open and supports those who have lost their job due to the covid crisis and gives the nation and hope we will get through this by supporting Healthcare Workers and with those funds needed to get themhe through. The price tag is that we are in the unprecedented battle it ttis imperative to win the war i will be voting yes be voting yes. It will be criminal not to support billions of dollars for hospital Healthcare Workers, it will be criminal not to support billions of dollars for Small Businesses that will struggle, and be criminal not to support working families, 1200 for individuals, 500 for child, it is criminal to leave out immigrants, they clean our houses, take care of her children and elderly and also criminal to shortchange new york which is become the epicenter of thed epidemic. The general mans time is expired, the gentleman from texas is recognized. Yes mr. Speaker lynn donovan from florida is recognized. Mr. Speaker i would rather die than see my country stumble or fall, by god i mean that, i dont think im the only one in this body that feels this way, i am worried as a result of a virus that was born in a disgusting market in wuhan, china that was hidden from the world that our country may stumble. I can tell you that that worry has subsided quickly as i look around my own community and realize again that americans are a salty group of a tough slbs that are defeated by nothing. There are parts of the bill that i do not like but i am proud when americans wake up tomorrow they will continue to know that we wake up not as victims but as people with a greater opportunity then anybody across the room, 50 stars, 13 red and white stripes, we get to decide if today is better than yesterday if this week is better the next week and this year better than last month and this year end so on. Nobody else gets to decide that, that will never change. [applause] the gentleman from texas is reserved. The donovan from maryland is or can i. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from pennsylvania. The german from pennsylvania. I know i firefighter going fn into six peopl sick peoples hoo masks, and George Marshall western pennsylvania waiting to join the war effort in their own time, no. He used to say, you cannot fight against the problem you have to decide it. We have given this government money, we cannot give it leadership, now is the time to decide this problem. Take this money, by the masks, build the ventilators, protector people now. The gentleman from texas. Im prone to yield one minute to the gentlelady from American Samoa. The gentlelady from American Samoa is organized. I rise and overwhelming support of the bipartisan thgislation, the country needs it in america were desperately needed, america has unique and graphic challenges, so for my constituents are without any coronavirus testing not all and nbc recently reported, the army corps has reported the lbj hospital needs over 100 million in minimum improvements to meet compliance standards. I want to think the president for hiso leadership and i think my colleagues for including my request that pacific territories and the Free Associated states are in the definition of state so all pandemic unemployment assistant programs apply to us, our people are strong and our faith is strong, lets get the funding to work and provide testing and American Samoa. They give mr. Speaker and god bless us all. The gentlelady yields back, the gentleman from maryland. I yield 30 seconds to the gentlelady from new york, the epicenter who knows this firsthand. The gentlelady from new york is recognized. As vice chair of the commerce committee, i rise in support of the cares act, my colleagues have spoke about the provisions and although it is not perfect is a necessary one. We must protect my constituents and the ninth district of new york, the epicenter and all americans across the country, new york has been through 9 11, financial meltdown, super storm standing and now the myths of covid19, in my city, were not just facing economic ruins but a Genuine Health crisis. That is why its critical that donald trump use the defense production act. I yield back the ball to my time. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker may i inquire the time remaining on both sides. The gentleman from texas has ten and one half minutes. In the german from maryland has one minute. I am very proud to yield it to gentlelady from indiana. Mr. Speaker i urge strong support for the cares act, for years my colleague and i from acrossle the aisle we work to ps the pandemic all hazardous preparedness act, that was signed into law in june of 19, four years we have said its not a matter of if we would have a pandemic but when we would have a pandemic. That one is now, now is not the time to place blame, now is not the time to look back. Now is the time to act and to look forward. Now is the time to restore confidence in this body. Now is the time to pass this act and for those Healthcare Workers who are staying at the hospital whether begging us to stayt hom. Now is the time for all of the schoolchildren who are watching this body and learning about this body to show them that we can come together. Now is the time to pass the gentleman from texas is reserved. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker, i now yield to the northern marianas in need of such an excellent job, thank you very much, i yield 32nd. The gentleman from northern marianas is recognized for 32nd. The ledge legislation is not perfect, were more work to do but even amid a crisis we should not forget to say thank you. For the third time, Speaker Pelosi has led us to respond forcefullyly to give Healthcare Providers the resources, family financially, to support workers and businesses, and throughout this unprecedented time always a speaker in her leadership can remember the United States of america includes the gentleman from maryland reserves, the donovan from texas is recognized. Yes mr. Speaker im proud yield one minute to the gentlelady from new york. The gentlelady from new york is recognized for one minute. New york is the epicenter of coronavirus, i went to think of North Country heroes on the line, our nurses, doctors, hospital personnel, ems, First Responders, teachers, grocers and truckers the angels are among us each and every day, volunteers coming forward, students using 3d printers, this yergency will needed to pass yesterday, and needed to pass last week, new yorkers need this relief immediately for our hospitals, and hardworking families, this country is a resilient nation from the revolution to the civil war to the pandemic to 9 11, we will overcome it, Congress Needs to step up, do our job, pass the package from new york state and the American People. Back. The gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland. It gives me great honor to yield to the democratic caucus, the judgment from new york, the epicenter of this challenge that we have as a country. Gentleman from new york is reckoning for one minute. America is the wealthiest country in the history of the world, we also have assembled the mightiest military. You cannot judge the greatness of america based on our wealth or military might. We should only judge the greatness of america based on how we o stand up for the lost d left behind, the cares bill is legislation that will help and provide relief to the most vulnerable amongst us, it will provide relief to everyday americans, it will provide relief to Small Businesses, will provide relief to displaced workers, the coronavirus is a silent assassin and is targeted American People, we are resilient nation, we defeated the great depression, we defeated not to germany, we will defeat covid19 as well. The gentleman from maryland reserves, the donovan from texas is recognized. May i once again inquire thei time. The gentleman from texas has eight and one half minutes in the gentleman from maryland has nine and one half minute. I am proud to yield one minute to the judgment of illinois. The gentleman is recognized for one minute. Thank you,omor mr. Speaker, i rise and strong support of the cares act, even in rural Southern Illinois theres 27 cases in my district, we need th come a together in a bipartisan manner with this bill to do with the health of our constituents, the second the help of their pocketbooks in this bill, third, those businesses where they need to go back to work, a Small Business or Large Business, this bill does that, isnt perfect, no its a right step forward we today. Do and do with that i yield back. The gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from recognized. I yield one minute to the vice chair of our caucus. The gentlelady from massachusetts is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker i rise today in support of the cares act, americans are facing a public puhealth crisis that is unprecedented threat to the health and safety of our communities. Hospitals are struggling to care for our communities and get the protective equipment that they need. The pandemic has brought schools, businesses and whole states to a standstill including my home state of massachusetts. Americans are calling for help, today we will vote to bring them relief and offer them a lifeline, it will not be the end of our support, to those on the , Healthcare Workers, cashiers, childcare providers, Truck Drivers, cleaners and postal workers, and to all americans, we say we see you, we appreciate and grateful for your sacrifice and we will continue to fight for the people. I yield back. The gentlelady yield back, the gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. The gentleman from virginia is recognized for one minute. I rise on behalf of the citizens of the First District of virginia to say americas class is still half full, while we faces unprecedented challenge, we see across the nation the resolve in the spirit of america, it is alive and well, while this is a challenge for us in congress to show the same spirited resolve, to get the job done for the American People. While this bill is far from perfect, it will demonstrate that we can come together and show what we have seen in the days past of whats going on across america. Americas best days are still to bme, we continue to be the greatest nation the world has ever known, may god continue to bless our great United States of america. The gentleman yields back, the gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland isth recognized. The gentleman from texas is recognized for 30 seconds. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the American People want to know that their government will be there for them. They want to know that their tax dollars will pay dividends for them. They want to know that we will promote the general welfare as exposed to the constitution. They want to know that we willom tnot allow the perfect to becoe the enemy of the good, this is not a perfect deal, its a good bill, i will support it, the American People need certainty, they want to know that we will be thereha for them. The gentleman yields back, the gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker, the gentleman from kansas. The gentleman from kansas is recognized for one minute. I rise on behalf of the good people of easternha kansas, the warren analogy has been thrown out a lot, they spent many years, i tell you that is not altogether inaccurate, in both cases people are frightened and in both cases people die, and both cases people discover what it is they are made up in war just like now, people need to come together, this is an example of having done just that, it is not perfect but its what we got, it has my vote and urgent colleagues to do the same. The gentleman yields back, the gentleman from maryland is recognized. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Thank you, mr. Chairman. I would like to yield to a Senior Member of the house and a cardinal from florida, debbie 41 minute. The gentlelady from florida is reckoning for one minute. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i rise to protect our workers, health professionals, Small Business and veterans from the great crisis we face, Senate Republicans drafted a corporateb friendly bill that supports the millions losing their jobs, instead Democrat Security package that invest 2 trillion in families, hospitals and Small Business. Workers will get massive investments in 13 weeks of benefits, republicans thought to deny, working class families will get 3400, Small Businesses will need to make payroll, rent and utility costs and proud of the appropriation spearheaded 20 billion to ensure Veterans Health needs are met, whether the va or local euros in clinics, appropriators cells also work to ensure the vas can assist our local communities if they reached full capacity, this package is not perfect and more help will be needed in our family and Small Businesses and hospitals need help desperately i asked my colleagues to give uh this lifeline, we are in this together, i yield back. The gentleman from maryland reserves, the gentleman from texas is recognized. We also reserve. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker i amge proud to yield to the President University of miami and Secretary Department of health, one of the most knowledgeable members of issues of families and workers. The distinguished secretary, congresswoman from florida. How much time. One minute. Gentlelady fromdar florida. Excuse me 30 seconds. Mr. Speaker we send the cares act to the president to provide the people in my community with the needed relief from the devastation of this pandemic. I am here for the First Responders, Healthcare Workers and all of those who are risking their lives, they are our heroes, mr. Speaker we need to support the bill now because we must, the virus has left us with no choice, my hope, after we have starved this virus, we will make a National Commitment to permanently rebuild our Public Health infrastructure. The gentleman from maryland reserves, the government from texasse righ is recognized. The general and from maryland is reckoning. Another member of south florida and all three have spoken outid indicating importae of the curse crisis. 30 seconds. The gentlelady from florida is reckoning for 30 seconds. Thank you, mr. Speaker, the u. S. Has a the most coban 19 cases worldwide, over 1200 had tragically lost their lives, and florida alone we have 2300 cases, 652 in miamidade county, 14 in munro, south florida is quickly becoming another epicenter of thehe pandemic. We are watching how numbers for unemployment are skyrocketing, Small Businesses closing, its a tough reality to face but we in congress can do something and we can come together. That is why i support the bill. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. Mr. Speaker, this time i like to recognize the gentlelady from iowa for 30 seconds. I will give her time to prepare the podium. The gentlelady for iowa is reckoning for 30 seconds. Thank you, mr. Speaker, i rise on behalf of the great state of iowa where literally found out we lost another two iowans, two coronavirus, now up to three all my Congressional District, today we are grieving losses all over the country and w c the globe, e are tragically necessary, it came to that, the package were considering is not perfect and it will not bringfe folks back that it will give much needed relief to her Hospital System and workers on theon front line into the working families. The gentleladies time has expired. The gentlelady from maryland is reckoning. Mr. Speaker can i have a time check. Maryland has five and one half minutes and gentleman from texas has six and one half 2 minutes. In the gentleman from maryland i yield 30 seconds to call in from texas. The gentleman from texas is recognized for 30 seconds. Thank you, mr. Speaker i want to speak to the people of north texas, they stay home from smart leaders, i know many of you are frightened ive heard from many of you are worried about your familys health, your job in your business, we are on your side, we will not let the country feel, we will defeat the virus that leaves no one behind. We should follow the examples of vertebrae First Responders, american owes them a debt of gratitude to another service if you can. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker, please yield one minute from the gentleman from ohio. Fr minute. I dont think anyone is happy about the present situation but the free moment under market did not close the economy, they closed between exceptional risk to Public Health. The various governments made up in our country need to make sure the individuals, families and businesses affected by their unprecedented decisions remain solvent and many people as possible remain employed like any war the enemy both but the sooner we can get lower risk americans back to work, the safer most people will fill in our response we must depend on values that makes america the land of opportunity, god bless you all. The gentlelady from texas. I yield 30 seconds of chicago. The gentleman from illinois is recognized for 30 seconds. I rise in support of the cares act even though it does not protect everyone i wish it would including all immigrants, however, it represents protecting workers and bolstering our Healthcare System and stabilizing our economy especially the Small Businesses thats why i will vote i the gentleman from texas reserves, the gunman from maryland is recognized. I yield to the gentlelady from pennsylvania for 30 seconds. The gentlelady from pennsylvania is organize for 30 seconds. The coronavirus pandemic is a reminder of our common humanity in your interconnectedness, i stand todays to say that montgomery, berks, my home has been hardhit, they are suffering and encourage in my community, weve had three deaths, i rise in support of this cares act, its on president e, monumental bill to send relief and confidence to those who are suffering to our workers, families, children, Business Owners. I am proud to support this bill. The gentleman from texas is recognized. The gentleman from texas is recognized. Mr. Speaker i am proud to yield one minute to the leader of the republican conference, the gentleman the gentleman from california is recognized. Mr. Speaker i want to thank you for the job you have done in the chair today. We thank you for the work you are doing. Before i begin i want to say to everyone watching that is not home right now, we hear your concern, we fill your exciting and we know what we need to do. This year americans were enjoying peace and prosperity unheard of a modern times, the economy was at record high, unemployment for American Workers was our record lows, takehome pay was r rising and business closures were falling. Our brave men and womenou in uniform are protecting us from threats across the globe. But a few weeks ago we learned about it in an invisible enemy from a distant land, an enemy like we never faced before. Now the virus is here, we did not invite it, we did not ask for it. The house is now in order, please take your conversations to the hall. The gentleman may proceed. Now the virus is here. We did not invite it, we did not ask for it, we did not choose it, we will fight it together until we win together. We will win because we have the best of our country on the front lines. We will win because of the other people in uniform are doctors, nurses, Lab Technicians and volunteers. Take one moment and imagine where would we be without their 42. We have the toughest jobs in the world but truly the best in the world. You are medical professionals are our heroes. We are the entire body of congress salute you. We will always win because of her Truck Drivers, Grocery Store clerks, postal workers, farmers and warehouse workers. You are working night and day in a meaningful measurable difference of the lives of everyone you serve, you the foundation of everything we will do today. We will win because of our scientist, the bright minds and faster cures should give every american piece of mind. We are developing a victory vaccine faster than ever inva te history of any virus. On behalf of all americans in behalf of all members of congress i want to thank those on the i front line for their professionalism and dedication. Another critical front in our war against the virus is the home front, literally. To slow the spread, the government is asking in some cases, requiring, millions of Small Businesses and families to put their daily lives on pause and remain at home. I am overjoyed that so many have taken the imperative of social distancing so seriously. Flattening the curve is the moss important activity any american citizen can dome today. It is even more important now that the virus arrives in full force. We are asking you to continue to remain at home as much as possible. I know this action carries iasubstantial circumstances. We all saw the tragic news just this week, 3. 3 million americans filed for Unemployment Benefits. We have never experienced that before in our lives, not even in the great depression. So what can we do for the hardworking taxpayers, their families and smallfa businesses, the pillars of American Life who are doing their part but facing Economic Disaster through no fault of their own, first we can recognize their sacrifice are Invaluable Service to their fellow citizens. They deserve our internal gratitude off prayers, second ad more importantly we can give them Financial Support now today so they can weather the brutal storm in the weeks ahead. Which brings me to the rescue package before us today, the cares act, a developing test and treatment of vaccines of americas new arsenal of democracy, the cares act as our modern day allamerican marshall plan. It is the largest system measure in American History. It is going directly in the pockets of hardworking taxpayers, their families and Small Businesses. For everyone affected by the virus, we will be your voice. For those battling the virus or lost your job or dojo not note f you have one month or two from now, i want you to know you we are listening, we hear you and were working for you. I want to give leader mcconnell a lot of credit. From the beginning he was committed to a bottom up bipartisan and bicameral parcels. He honored his commitment and it shows. The Senate Passed this bill by unanimous vote, every republican, every democrat. It is bold, truly bipartisan and targeted to achieve the mission at hand. Our top priority is to keep americans at work. So we aim the efforts to keep american employee for two measures. For Small Businesses and nonprofit, the bill provides 100 federally guaranteed loans for eight weeks. If that loan is used to pay your employee or pay your rent or payour the utility is no longer alone its a grant. We know government has asked you to do. Other business gets retention credit to keep employees on. If unfortunately American Workers find themselves out of work, this bill offers an additional 13 weeks about appointment insurance. It expands eligibility, it also makes benefits more generous by adding another 600 acrosstheboard payment through the end of july. The care act also expands Unemployment Insurance to cover gig workers and selfemployed and nonprofit employees. Additionally for American Families and might need a little extra support, you will see those checks in three weeks. You will not have to wait for months for financial help, payments will be as much as 12 for an individual taxpayer and 500 per child. Finally the legislation provides Critical Resources to american Healthcare Workers. And hospitals. Over 140 billion in appropriations to support her health system. We dont just talk about our respect for the medical heroes among us, we will give them equipment to save lives in the tools that they need to protect themselves. The reason for the legislation is to protect American Workers, protect american jobs and protect hardworking american taxpayers. We are providing targeted, temporary and timely relief to mainstream, not wall street. Were not underwriting badin Business Practices of priming the pump, ultimately were laying the foundation for rapid economic recovery. , this is not only a rescue package, it is a commitment, a commitment that your government and the people whom youpl electd to serve will do everything that we can to limit the harm and hardship that you face, both now in the foreseeable future. To the american public, if you do your part i promise we will do ours. Mr. Speaker as i said earlier it is our responsibility to act, to put aside our differences and do whats right for the american public. Aid must be robust, rapid and resilient just like its recipients. We are going to help americans do this. We are going to do this together and in the end we will be healthier, stronger and more united than ever before. Because, as americans that is who we are. I yield back. , the gentleman from texas reserves, the gentleman from maryland is m recognized. Mr. Speaker i yield 30 seconds for mr. Cohen from tennessee. The gentleman from tennessee is working is for 30 seconds. Thank you,mr mr. Speaker, the words above at the top of the chamber from daniel webster, he says our day and generation remakes perform Something Worthy to be remembered, today we have Something Worthy before us and something to be remembered, we should all vote on, im here to vote right and encourage a president to use the defense production act for everyone to continue talking to the president of china because this is a worldwide pandemic. I yield back the balance of myac time. The gentleman from texas is recognized. The gentleman from maryland is recognized. I now have the privilege of yielding tof the speaker of the house who has been w so critical in putting this piece of legislation together and focusing on workers and families. I yield to nancy pelosi of california. The speaker of the house isea recognized. Thank you very much mr. Speaker i think the democratic leader for yielding in the manner in which he has so many of our members to participate in this debate today, thank you for your leadership on the legislation and also for leading us today, i think mr. Grady for his leadership as well for facilitating the conversation, i think you mr. Speaker for keeping us reasonably on time as much as possible for congressional members, thank you for the strength ofk your authority. I think all of our members for their participation on both sides of t the aisle, for the seriousness in which we have all taken this important challenge. Mr. Speaker, last week as pope francis said, in his world prayer, he said in light and those responsible for the common good so they might know how to care for those entrusted to the responsibility. That is the responsibility that we all have. Today as we have all acknowledged, our nation faces an economic and Health Emergency of historic proportions due to the coronavirus pandemic, the worst pandemic and over 100 years. As i proceed with my remarks, i want to say to my colleagues who are watching the proceeding from the chambers in the house to come forward and come to the gallery and listen from here so when the time comes we will be prepared to proceed. The distinguished leader on the republican side, mr. Mccarthy and hoyer had sent a communication to all of you to that effect but its very important that you come now, the sooner that you come the shorter my remarks will be. [laughter] i want to thank the distinguished leader who had all of this to achieve a Bipartisan Legislation and too do so as expeditiously as possible in the house so that the message would be clear to the American People, whatever concerns we may have, whatever we want to do next, right now we will pass this legislation. That is because so many American Families have been touched by this crisis more than 82000 americans so far have fallen sick. Which is already the most in the world. More than 1200 americans have tragically died. It gives you chills to think of it, millions of workers are losing their paychecks including idmore than threepoint to milln americans who file for unemployment, last week alone, staggering record shattering figure. , First Responders and others in a great personal risk, the American People deserve a government wide visionary evidencebased response threat to their lives and their livelihood and they need it now. I acknowledge that the bipartisanship in which we bring this legislation to the floor, by Late Wednesday night as a leader acknowledged the Senate Unanimously passed legislation which transformed in our view Centric Knowledge leader mcconnell, i will acknowledge our chairman on our side which they transformed a republican focus bill into a democratic workers first focus. [applause] our kids working in a nonpartisan way, across the capital and were able to dramatically expand Unemployment Insurance and defeated attempts on the senate side to fall back the 600 per week added benefits that would provide essential relief to the Record Number of americans losing their jobs and iob salute chairman for the work that they did on this, i know this is the work. Full direct payments for workers, this isll so importantn workingclass American Families would be eligible to receive as much as 3400 from a family of four. Madam chair of the Financial Services committee, Maxine Waters and both of them had bigger proposals but nonetheless advocating for all of this. By the way i would suggest insane it will take a few weeks for the checks to get there, the administration electronically transfer the direct payment immediately. We insurance the bill that any taxpayer dollars given to industry goes first and foremost to workers. Workers paychecks and benefits, not used to pay bonuses, stock funds, buybacks and dividends in the rest. We have secured robust special oversight that will hold the Administration Accountable and i think the distinguished chair in the infrastructure and Transportation Committee for his leadership in that regard. I will not try to find all of you because she may be in the gallery as we encourage numbers to come. We are also proud again, i want to salute the congresswoman waters foran the work and having the oversight provision in the bill for the account that will be spending money. We are also proud to have secured hundreds of billions of dollars in health hospitals, state and local governments and ensuring that they have the tools that they need to combat the virus, i salute chairman, chairwoman delauro for making that possible. When we talk about state and local government i want to express pride in our own governor gavin newsom, he was on the front line of attacking this as well as my ownas mayor who hs disciplineded us to shelter in place. , for Small Businesses, thank you b congresswoman, working ina bipartisan way, we want fast relief for those in need by securing 10 billion for sba emergency grant of up to 10000, and making payroll cost, rent, mortgage for sba loan forgiveness. For the first time we had grants from sba, thanks to secretary mnuchin, he is facilitating this by not just all of the loans going to the sba but going through banks through the tour witwhich makes this much faster. For students are caught past payments for federal student loan borrowers. Because the payment and suspended wage garnishment and negative credit reporting during this time and for that so many other things relating to her students i think bobby scott, chairman of educationalen workforce. And labor. For our veterans, you heard earlier, all determined to make these presentation, i veterans secured 20 billion in funding to improve their readiness, test and additional care as in 571 veterans and 85 employees have now tested positive. I told chairman and others on the committee for their leadership, for homeowners, renters and creditors, i think and consumers, i think chairwoman waters for her leadership. Since the beginning of the crisis we have thought to ensure the nations response put Families First as we go through hathis, the first two bills that we worked in a bipartisan way were about addressing emergency. The first bill was about testing, testing to ensure that everyone in the country would have access to free testing among other things, it had in their issues that relate to research for vaccine, search for a cure but many other things addressing emergency. The second bill which focused on emergency we have masks and any other provisions focused on emergency but taken us to this bill today which is about mitigation, the distinguished first we had emergency, then we thad mitigation, it does not mn were finished with emergency but its moving on and mitigating for the economic and Health Damage caused by the pandemic. Next we will move to recovery and hopefully that will be soon, always addressing the emergency mitigation needed. How are we coming [laughter] as we have all said, we say almost all the time when we come to the floor, no bill is perfect, no bill is perfect. We want to make sure it comes part of the wayk of being sufficient. I think we were considering a bill, we should appreciate for what is in the bill rather than judge it for what it is not in the bill. But we do know that we must do more, there has been a constant communication among all of our members, im sure both sides of the aisle when youre at home or here with doctors, Healthcare Providers, laborers, Small Business, nonprofit, space groups and scientists in the daily needs and development in yourel communities. The on the ground reports and Clear Thinking are essential to in crafting our approach to all this. So again listening to members on both sides of the aisle in the comments here today as well as the input you haveth been giving in the legislative process, we know that this cannot be our final bill. This bill is a down payment. We must advance a fourth bill to address the continue needs. For the fight against the coronavirus, our state and local government will need vastly more support for preventing and preparing for and responding to the crisis. , the hospitals and Health Systems still need vast infusions of funding so they can treat those in need, we must do more for Healthcare Workers and this has been a current theme on both sides ofth the aisle, the gratitude for the Healthcare Workersha, they are our heroes, were thankful and grateful to them, we pray for them but we need to do more than just say those words. [applause] are frontline Healthcare Workers in the emergency or firefighters, Law Enforcement face a dire lack of medical and personal protective equipment. Ppe, personal protective equipment, that is a reference when you see ppe, we must ensure that the president uses the defense production act to the fullts extent to provide the tos that we need to combat this crisis. Our workers are risking their lives on the front live lines ae stronger osha protections to keep them safe. This week, for example, this week we learn the tragic death of a nurse manager in new york who died in the line of duty from coronavirus. He and his fellow nurses risk their knives without proffered under proper equipment because the hospital did not have enough. Nurses were given a single splastic protective down to use for an entire shift, when protocol calls for a change of gowns between interactions with patients. Other nurses were forced to resort to time bandannas over their faces and place of proper equipment. In still others began tying plastic garbage bags around disposable scrubs that they were given in place of proper scrubs for extra protection. As mr. Kelleys sister said, his death couldvee been prevented, aim angry, he was healthy. And now are nurses, doctors, Healthcare Workers and First Responders need action, we have to make sure that they know that help is not only on the way but a priority for all of us, thesep people l risks their lives to se other peoples lives then they take home and interacted and infected with an environment in takehome, this is asking for too much, our families, workers, retirees still need more money in their pocket to protect their income security with increased nap, one thing we cannot get the bill is 15 increase in food stamps for our children, our seniors, those who qualify, bigger direct payments, i hope will be an an agreement i know that richie and maxine had the idea of ongoing direct payments, a bigger direct payment, pension protection, we are protection in the legislation that was supported by everybody, the president of the United States supported it but senator mcconnell said he would save it for the next bill, thats why im mentioning it. We need more expanded family and medical leave. Let me give you an example, my colleague, let me give you an example. If your parent is sick but had ongoing caregiver in the home or went to a Senior Health center on a daily basis and because of the virus, that caregiver could not, or the Health Center was closed, you would be able to get family or medical leave but however, if your mom or dad are healthy and contracted coronavirus, you would not be able to take family and medical leave. But we would like that to say, those who cannot care for themselves, it does not make any sense in my view. So in any case we need that without exception, all americans need free coronavirus treatment so they dont have to fear the high cost of hospital stay. When we said the test were free, it did not mean the test is free but your visit to the doctor is not. So in the days and weeks to come, democrats will continue to advance legislation to meet the urgent need all affected by the coronavirus, i keep saying because inca the bill people say how comes we did not do this or that, this is specific to the coronavirus challenge that we had. I want to say a word about our children as i close, so many of our children, if they are paying attention, distinguish congresswoman mentioned the children, it is so sad for them that they cannot be fully engaged in school as they were, some had access to Remote Learning and the rest, this is hot and deep impact on American Life and her children as well when i see some graduations have been canceled and hopefully not so many more and hopefully we can get through this, im a mother of five grandmother of nine personally but officially am a leadership role i have seen hundreds of thousands of graduates. What is exciting about it personally is to see the excitement in the families when a child graduates, when that family happens to have somebody on the stage who is the first in the family to graduate, the pride, joy, patriotism, all of it is exuberant and many will be deprived of the experience seen the child walk across the stage, we had the best minds working 24 7, all hands on deck to find a cure, lets make sure that we give them the resources we need to do so but at the same time that we obey the science that says shelter in place for whatever happens to be. As we go forward let us pray and let us remember what his holiness told us, he told us we have a responsibility for the common good. Let us prepare forth all the lod ones who have lost Family Members and others who are strugglinstruggling with illnes, lets pray for heroic Healthcare Workers and First Responders risking their lives to care for the sick every day, the men and women in our factories making more medical supplies and personalal protective equipment, farmers, producers and grocery workers, keeping food oner the shelves, a truck driver, everybody who is contributing to the effort. In the science, all hands on deck 24 7 for a solution. Congress must show this encourage, same resilient, same strength with a great immunity in emergency to put family and workers first. Let me think everyone who had anything to do this, that means almost anybody in this room and we think the summer democrats and leader schumer for his work as you acknowledge leader mcconnell. Lets again return to the words of the holiness, pope francis. May we enlighten those responsible for the common good so they may know now to care for those trusted to the responsibility. With that i hope we have the biggest possible vote for the American People to show them that congress heart in the countrys heart is full of love for the American People. With that mr. Speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. [applause] the gentlelady yields, the gentleman from maryland reserves in the gentleman from texas is recognized. [applause] the gentleman from texas is recognized. Thank you, mr. Speaker. I have no other speakers and prepared to close. Thank you, i yield myself as much time as i may consume. Thank you leader mccarthy for your strong and relentless leadership, thank you for allowing each of us to bring to the table the policies that brought about the strongest economy on the planet as we head into this challenge, thank you to her house leaders, Ranking Members and all the key committees, representative, these are members here today who engage in this historic agreement into thent professionl team who have backed this every moment in this endeavor. I want to think her democratic colleagues for working with me on the bipartisan bill, the republican colleagues in the senate i want to think secretary mnuchin, the point man for President Trump on these negotiations as well as all of the cabinet, the white house economic team, i especially want to thank President Trump for his strong and result orientedd leadership at a time of unprecedented crisis for the great country. In times of challenge eileen on this proverb. Fear not, faith answered, no one was there. Coronavirus has knocked at americas door and with that fear. Faith is answering. We answer with faith in ourselves and our ability, faith and our Free Enterprise system, faith in our amazing Healthcare System and faith that when the are down, congress can come together with our president to help hardworking families andng businesses when they needt most. We answer that door at this crucial moment with faith in our creator and faith in our Great American spirit. This is the challenge of a lifetime. But if we keep pulling together, we pass this bill today without delay, we take another step toward that day when we answer the door and fear is no f longer there. On behalf of President Trump and the republican congress, we urge support for this bill, i yield back. [applause] the gentleman from texas yields back the balance of his time, the gentleman from maryland isnt recognized. Solomon the nature on attacked by enemies. Some in the nature of Natural Disasters whether they be hurricanes, tornadoes or floods. And americans have responded. And overcome those threats. We now have a threat that some had mentioned that is unseen but has a great effect. And as having a greater effect today as we debate this bill. And today we will bow, not as democrats or republicans, we will though as americans. Who have been sent here to represent our country and our people. To promote the general welfare, certainly the general welfare has been put at risk by this virus. We have in a short time passed three major pieces of legislation, to the generated in the house and one generated in the senate, will pass this bill and i want to think the majority leader excuse me the minority. [laughter] m you cannot have it. [laughter] you understand the gravity of the situation. People will die today as a result of this virus. We have come together as democrats and republicans and every region of this country to respond in a way sufficient for the challenge. And we know we will need to do more but this day, let us hope that like the United States that each and every one of us, not for partisan advantage but for the advantage in defense of our people. Merica has been blessed by god and by our people. Let us respond this hour to their need in their defense so that america will go forward stronger and better and more [applause] all time for debate has expired pursuant to House Resolution 911 the order on the motion on adoption of the motion those in favor . Those opposed. Mr. Speaker the ayes have it. I request a recorded vote so thatt the. Those favor a recorded vote will wise and remain standard until counted. If it is refused . Spec i object a quorum is not present and to make a point of order the quorum is not present. The chair will count for a quorum. A quorum is present. The motion is adopted. 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