On the recordMarch 7, 2023
Okay. Let me just also, because the House Republican bill would rescind all unobligated COVID funds, including all the unobligated funds of the Provider Relief Fund.
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congress.govOkay. Let me just also, because the House Republican bill would rescind all unobligated COVID funds, including all the unobligated funds of the Provider Relief Fund.
DeLauro discusses the impact of rescinding COVID relief funds.
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