I am so grateful that we have President Biden's leadership in the White House to tackle the ongoing pandemic. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, carries out this plan and delivers the relief that communities across this country need so very much. Critically, the bill provides more than $75 billion for programs in my committee's jurisdiction, including $20 billion for emergency rental assistance, $5 billion for 70,000 new housing vouchers, $10 billion in homeowner assistance, $10 billion to boost emergency medical equipment production, $10 billion for small businesses, and $15 billion for airline workers. I am so pleased that we are increasing the stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 for each of our constituents. I am a happy camper tonight. This is what America needs. Republicans ought to be a part of this; but if they are not, then we are going without them. With hunger growing and millions out of work and at risk of eviction or foreclosure, America needs this bill passed into law. Vote ``yes'' on this bill.
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