President trump thank you very uch. So. Nice to be with you. America continues to gain ground in the war against the virus. I want to thank the American People for answering the call, following our guidelines and making the sacrifices required to overcome this terrible threat more aggressively. We commit to social distancing, so important. Social distancing, such an important phrase. And we do it right now. The more lives we can save and the sooner we can eventually get people back to work, back to school and back to normal. And there are large sections of our country probably can go back much sooner than other sections and were obviously looking at that also. People are asking, is that an alternative . I say, absolutely, it is an alternative. I have now approved major disaster declarations for new york, california, washington, iowa, louisiana, texas and florida. That has great significance, as you know, and legal significance. Grouping andnstant i can say this, we have a large groupin
350 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. That would be 3400 very quickly for the typical family of four. Nothing like thats ever been done in our country. Up to 250 billion in expanded unemployment benefits. The average worker who has lost his or her job will receive 100 of their salary up to four full months. Unlike normal unemployment benefits, independent contractors and the selfemployed will be eligible. So you have independent contractors and selfemployed people will be eligible for this. Over 100 billion to support the heroic work of our doctors, nurses and hospitals. They have been incredible. 45 billion for a Disaster Relief fund. Were setting up a fund of 45 billion for Disaster Relief. That is more than doubling the amount available to support my National Emergency and disaster declarations. It is a doubling up. 27 billion to build up the Strategic National stockpile with critical supplies including ma
300 billion in direct Cash Payments will be available for every american citizen earning less than 99,000 per year. 3000 3400 for the typical family of four. Beenng like that has ever done. Up to 250 billion dollars in expanded Unemployment Benefits. The average worker will receive 100 of their salary. Or up to four full months. Normal unappointed benefits, independent contractors and the selfemployed will be eligible. Independent contractors and self employed people will be eligible for this. The 100 billion to support heroic work of our doctors, nurses and hospitals who have been incredible. 45 billion for Disaster Relief fund. We are setting up a fund of 45 billion for Disaster Relief. That is more than doubling the amount available to support my National Emergency and disaster declarations. Thebillion to build up Strategic National stockpile with critical supplies including masks, respirators, pharmaceuticals and everything you can imagine. Very depleted, our military was depleted
Reaches 514. And its game over for the English Premier League for these the next 3 weeks because of the virus. Hello the World Health Organization has warned that any country not moving to take tough measures against corona virus is making a deadly mistake it says europe is now the epicenter of the outbreak nations across the world are announcing drastic new measures to contain the virus spain has declared a state of emergency from saturday allowing the government to confine people and evacuated buildings Security Forces are being deployed to clear the streets right across iran in the next 24 hours and more global sporting events have been hit with the English Premier League suspended until at least april and 2 more formula one race is called off well the markets in europe in the u. S. Rose earlier after historic falls on thursday but the gains that faded and asian markets closed in negative territory well italy has reported another huge rise in its death toll from the virus jumping 25
And saved many lives and thanks for your considerable effort there. The dedicated u. S. Team that joined the response effort deserves our gratitude and as you already mentioned mr. Chairman and Ranking Member mentioned, six of our marines paid the ultimate price to help the nepal ease people and they will be forever missed. And as soon as i heard, i remember this, the ambassador voicing his concern to us as we drove through there about the stone buildings and brick buildings and vull vull vulnerability. You but longterm maybe preventing more people from losing their lives down the road and how we can assist. Thank you for what you have done and i yield back. The chair ms. Meng would you like to make an opening statement. Ms. Meng new york city is home to thousands of citizens from nepal and we have districts throughout the burrough of queens. I want to thank all of your departments for the Immediate Response to the crisis and your ongoing efforts. A tragedy like this one every minute a