As a public health nurse, I have been disappointed and, quite frankly, horrified by this administration's failure to equip our health care professionals...

To tackle these inequities head-on, we need to make culturally-relevant investment in public health and economic opportunity.

The harm done by this pandemic has not been inflicted evenly. Communities of color are experiencing disproportionate rates of illness, hospitalization, financial loss, and death.

In May, the House passed the HEROES Act, which included nearly $7.5 billion in direct funding for public health departments.

Unfortunately, the Senate has yet to act to pass this bill.

We need to end these racial disparities in healthcare, whether it is COVID related or in our larger healthcare system.

The damage from this crisis has not been inflicted evenly across our communities.

As we speak, scientists are working tirelessly to develop a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19.

Secretary DeVos is holding it hostage, blatantly violating the intent of the CARES Act.

These are not just numbers on a page. These are our kids and our teachers.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of the HEROES Act, which meets urgent needs we are facing in northern Illinois. This legislation invests in the testing, tracing, and treatment we need to safely reopen our communities…

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act puts the health and well-being of families and workers first in order to provide support and relief to Americans suffering from the health and economic impacts of the…

The hour is late, but I wanted to rise to speak to my constituents. We are facing a novel illness in the coronavirus. I know that many are feeling nervous and uncertain with this type of disease, but I want to remind my community in…

Testing and treatment must be widely available at no cost to patients.

Americans want to know what they should expect in the coming weeks and months.

This means paid sick leave for every worker, unemployment insurance, and food assistance if needed.

Our jobs as Members of Congress is to keep Americans safe by working with the Executive branch to lead a strong Federal Government response.

Our job as Members of Congress is to keep Americans safe by working with the Executive branch to lead a strong Federal Government response.

Price gouging of medical essentials and other supplies must be stopped.

The coronavirus is here. We cannot change that. What we do in the coming days and weeks will determine what comes next for our country.

A strong response must include each of these 3 elements: First, we must continue support for our local and State public health departments.

It is a pleasure to see my former colleagues from the Obama administration here today as we chart a path for Congress to lead the response to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus requires a whole-of-Government response, which means Federal, State, and local governments must work closely together to fulfill their different roles.

we are so pleased to be able to, you know, at least have a supplemental to get a downpayment

This week the House is taking strong action to stop the epidemic of youth tobacco use. We have watched as the use of tobacco and vape products by kids has exploded in our community over the past months. It has become a full- blown public…