Josh Harder: “We have two obligations in responding to this pandemic: first, to move quickly and urgently; and second, to put science…”

“We have two obligations in responding to this pandemic: first, to move quickly and urgently; and second, to put science and health ahead of partisan politics. Neither of those two things happened, but this bill is a step forward. It helps all the workers who have lost their jobs. It helps the businesses that are struggling with customers not showing up and staying home, and it helps the frontline nurses, doctors, and first responders who need more equipment. There is more to do. As soon as we pass this bill, we need to keep working to make sure that we are expanding paid leave, expanding access to healthcare, and making sure that we continue to protect each and every person who is out there as a first responder. Until then, I want to thank my friends from both sides of the aisle who are for working to get this done, and I urge us to pass it as soon as possible.”