Congressional Record — Extensions of Remarks, March 31, 2020, Page E343
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Page E343 of the Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record for March 31, 2020. Under the heading Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, speeches of March 27, 2020 by Charlie Crist of Florida, Scott R. Tipton of Colorado and Anna G. Eshoo of California support the CARES Act. Eshoo calls it a $2 trillion package with four major pillars, including a $150 billion fund for health systems and a $350 billion small business plan, and says California will receive approximately $15 billion. Tipton says hospitals, families and businesses face hardships through no fault of the hospitals, families and businesses.
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March 31, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E343
We are battling an unprecedented global cri- help meet the great challenges we face during as grants for states to prepare for the upcom-
sis, and it calls for an unprecedented re- this crisis. ing election in November.
sponse. While no legislation is perfect, I’m As Americans stay home to slow the spread Taken together, this legislation will go a long
glad Congress could come together to send of the deadly coronavirus, the economy has way to help workers, families, small busi-
this package to the President’s desk to quickly ground to a halt. Nearly 3.3 million Americans nesses, state and local governments, hos-
deliver the relief our country desperately filed unemployment claims last week, an all- pitals, and health care workers, and California
needs. time record. Our frontline health care workers will receive approximately $15 billion from the
The CARES Act will provide families with are working around the clock to care for the legislation.
immediate support by putting cash in their tens of thousands of Americans who have Congress’s work to respond to the pan-
pockets. It will protect Americans’ livelihoods contracted the virus, requiring a surge of hos- demic is not complete, and the House is al-
by keeping workers employed and helping pital beds, masks, personal protective equip- ready working on a fourth package to help our
businesses stay afloat to ensure American ment, and ventilators to safely care for the nation during these critical times.
workers have jobs to come back to. This pack- sick. I ask my colleagues to join me in voting for
age stands up for our heroes fighting on the The Democratic House has led the way to this legislation to come to the aid of the Amer-
frontlines by ensuring our nurses, doctors, and respond to this emergency. At the beginning ican people during this time of crisis. They de-
countless health care professionals have the of March, we passed a bipartisan $8.3 billion serve swift action by a united Congress.
resources they need to continue saving lives. funding package to strengthen our nation’s f
When faced with a challenge, America al- public health response to the coronavirus. A
ways rises to the occasion. I’m proud of the week later, we passed another bipartisan bill, MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS
way our country has rallied together to support the Families First Act to provide paid sick TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019
one another in the face of this crisis, and I’m leave and nutrition assistance to working fami-
SPEECH OF
proud we can finally deliver the quick relief lies, as well as free coronavirus testing to any-
Americans have been asking for. We will beat one who needs it. HON. CHARLIE CRIST
this virus, and our nation will emerge stronger Today’s legislation continues Congress’s OF FLORIDA
than ever before. fast-moving bipartisan emergency response to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
f the pandemic. Democrats fought successfully
Friday, March 27, 2020
to flip the original Senate bill from a trickle-
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS down, corporation-first approach to a families Mr. CRIST. Mr. Speaker, I add my voice in
TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019 and workers-first approach. support of the CARES Act.
SPEECH OF
The four major pillars of the legislation are: This sweeping, bipartisan legislation is the
A ‘‘Marshall Plan’’ for our Health Care System, work of a Congress that soberly understands
HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON Expanded Unemployment Benefits and Direct the gravity of the emergency facing our nation.
OF COLORADO Cash Assistance for Americans, Assistance for It is only because Congress has set aside par-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Small Businesses, Relief for state, tribal, and tisanship and disagreements that I am able to
Friday, March 27, 2020 local governments. say, help, my friends, is on the way.
A $150 billion ‘‘Marshall Plan’’ for our health For the 3.3 million who filed for unemploy-
Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, through no fault
systems with funding to hospitals and other ment last week and the millions more who
of their own, hospitals, families, and busi-
health providers to buy protective equipment, have not yet been able to navigate states’
nesses are facing a public health crisis caus-
testing supplies, new construction, and to overwhelmed unemployment servers, this new
ing unprecedented hardships for millions of
cover unreimbursed costs or lost revenue. law will provide an additional $600 per week
employees and families. In the 3rd District, I
Funding is also provided to increase the sup- in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.
have heard from heartbroken families who I fought for this $15 per hour living wage to
ply of health care equipment in the Strategic
don’t know how to afford next month’s rent, give a hand to the servers, bartenders, and
National Stockpile, implement the Defense
small business owners who don’t know how other tipped employees that are the backbone
Production Act, and boost FEMA’s Disaster
they will pay their loyal employees or if they of Florida’s tourism and services sector.
Relief Fund.
will be able to hold out and reopen their doors The law provides a $1200 check to all
$260 billion for unemployment insurance,
ever again, and healthcare workers desperate Americans, including those on Social Security,
providing an additional $600 weekly for every
for more medical supplies. I applaud President who make less than $75,000.
American receiving unemployment benefits.
Trump and the Senate for focusing on the dire It includes a $100 billion ‘‘Marshall Plan’’ for
Many Americans will also receive a one-time
and urgent needs of hospitals, families, and our hospitals and public health system and
cash payment of up to $1,200, and $500 per
small businesses affected by COVID–19 and $150 billion for states and tribes.
child.
standing firm against loading this bill with rad- It provides over $350 billion for small busi-
A $350 billion small business rescue plan
ical leftist gimmicks that were included in nesses on Main Street in grants, forgivable
that provides loan forgiveness grants to small
Speaker PELOSI’s unserious legislation. I am loans, and tax credits so they can make pay-
businesses to keep their workers on payroll
obviously deeply cautious about the stag- roll and pay monthly bills to keep their busi-
and help to pay rent and utility bills. Coverage
gering cost, but the cost of inaction today nesses afloat.
also goes to independent contractors, gig
means putting a price tag on lives tomorrow. The new law provides 6 months relief for
workers, and nonprofits.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand with my federal student loan payments, blocks evic-
A $150 billion relief fund to assist state,
colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the tions for 150 days, blocks foreclosures for 60
local, and tribal governments maintain essen-
President in doing what is necessary to sup- days, and offers mortgage forbearance for up
tial public services for their residents.
port the American people and position our Democrats also successfully prevented se- to 6 months—all penalty-free. No interest,
economy to make a strong recovery once we cret corporate bailouts. Thanks to a strong fees, or negative information on your credit re-
defeat this terrible virus. Democratic effort, corporations that receive aid port.
f must use it to keep workers on their payrolls. This bill is neither perfect nor the last word.
MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS They’re prohibited from giving bonuses to ex- As this crisis unfolds and America rises to
TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019 ecutives, exercise buyback of stocks, or give face unthinkable challenges, so too must their
dividends to shareholders. We launched many Representatives in Congress.
SPEECH OF attempts to remove the $500 billion fund under We need more masks, protective equip-
HON. ANNA G. ESHOO the control of the Secretary of the Treasury, ment, and ventilators. And we need testing ev-
but we were unable to do so because of the erywhere.
SSpencer on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with REMARKS
OF CALIFORNIA
support of Senator MITCH MCCONNELL and the We need more help for our cities like St.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
White House. What we were able to secure is Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and Pinellas
Friday, March 27, 2020 an Inspector General to oversee the funds to Park.
Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support ensure transparency and accountability, and a We need to do more for essential employ-
of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Board to do so as well. ees—the grocery store checkers, truck drivers,
Security Act. Finally, the legislation includes $100 billion farmers, sanitation workers, pharmacists,
This $2 trillion legislation—the largest aid in emergency appropriations for education, cooks, home care workers, and delivery work-
package in American history—is shaped to childcare, housing, and homelessness, as well ers that are enabling the rest of us to shelter-
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