Rashida Tlaib: “As individuals, families, and communities across this country and the world deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, I know…”

“As individuals, families, and communities across this country and the world deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, I know residents in the 13th Congressional District are looking for immediate, lasting relief. I know that our medical workers and first responders are looking for resources and enough personal protection equipment to be able to do their jobs caring for the sick. Our hospitals are overloaded and need immediate support to provide enough beds and facilities to care for our communities. It's for our residents, frontline medical workers, and hospitals who desperately need help today that I support the passage of the CARES Act--but this is only the beginning of our fight for relief that goes to the people first. This bill does not go far enough. However, residents are in dire need of direct payments to help replace the loss of income they've experienced. We know residents who are now unemployed can't wait for an increase in unemployment insurance amounts. Small businesses and non- profits will now have access to loans that may be forgiven. Hospitals, health care facilities, and medical providers will receive $100 billion dollars to protect communities across the country. And the state of Michigan will receive nearly $3.9 billion in funding to help stop this pandemic, including $351 million for public transit systems and nearly $74 million for housing (HUD) emergency solution grants.…”