Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, we are considering H.R. 7327, the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act, which I introduced with my friend and colleague Chairwoman Lowey, as well as Representatives Davis, Clark, DeLauro, and Sanchez. This legislation is particularly important as our country continues to face a national emergency. All around America, our constituents, are struggling to cope with the consequences of the pandemic, consequences made worse because of the policies of this current administration. People have lost loved ones and livelihoods. Many faced obstacles to working: pandemic restrictions and health conditions that make them vulnerable to COVID and, for millions of families, a lack of reasonable childcare options. Today, we have the opportunity to help Americans overcome one of the hurdles to work. By supporting meaningful childcare relief, we can go a long way. Even before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, our Nation's childcare system was strained. Millions of families had trouble finding quality dependent care, and when they did manage to locate it, they often discovered long waiting lists and out-of-reach prices. As it has with so many other preexisting challenges, the pandemic has greatly intensified the stress on our childcare system. Now, daycare facilities are closing.…”