Mike Quigley: “This legislation is a bold, bipartisan deal to address the ongoing health care crisis, protect workers, and assist small…”

“This legislation is a bold, bipartisan deal to address the ongoing health care crisis, protect workers, and assist small businesses. This is first and foremost a health care crisis. Until we address this pandemic, our economy will not recover. I was proud to lead a bipartisan letter with Dave Joyce in support of the $130 billion direct hospital funding included in this bill. The most important thing Congress can do after addressing the health care crisis is to provide direct assistance to the American people. Thanks to the tireless work of leadership from both parties, many individuals with working class salaries will receive a one-time direct payment of around $1200. And we have provided unemployment assistance that goes well beyond the initial proposal by ensuring that every worker--including gig workers--are protected. We cannot ask taxpayers to foot the bill for rescuing our economy without the promise of accountability. This bill prevents any secret bailouts and ensures no member of this administration can benefit from this crisis. Each legislative measure we pass is just a single step. There will be more need and Congress will need to act to address those needs as they arise. I will be keeping in close contact with my constituents, so I know exactly what their needs are on the ground and bring that back to Congress so no one is forgotten or left behind.”