Lucille Roybal-Allard: “In the traumatic year since the COVID-19 pandemic attacked our country and the world, countless families have…”

“In the traumatic year since the COVID-19 pandemic attacked our country and the world, countless families have experienced heart shattering personal losses. Parents, children, friends, neighbors, and colleagues have lost their lives fighting the virus. Businesses have shuttered, schools have closed, and our way of life with family and friends has nearly disappeared. President Biden's American Rescue Plan is a courageous and positive step to address the destructive tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic. I applaud my democratic colleagues who crafted this bold and unprecedented response in support of the American people. I am proud to vote for the American Rescue Plan on behalf of my constituents and the nation as a whole. This bill will provide individuals and families, including those of mixed status, with an economic impact payment of $1,400 dollars to help pay for essentials such as food, utilities, rent, medicine and other life-saving essentials. This bill will ensure unemployed workers can continue to receive unemployment benefits during our emergency economic shut down. And it will ensure the continuation of critical food assistance for those in need. The legislation also will provide much needed assistance to homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payment and it provides resources to help families pay their backrent to prevent eviction and homelessness.…”