On the recordMarch 27, 2020
Mr. Speaker, last night, we learned a Montanan died to COVID-19, the first in our State. Our hearts are heavy back home. Mr. Speaker, Montanans are concerned. They are concerned about the health of their families and communities. They are concerned about the fallout from this outbreak. They are concerned they may have to shutter their businesses and lay off their workers. They are concerned they may not have a job tomorrow or see their next paycheck. We are addressing many of these concerns today in the CARES Act. It helps families and workers so they can pay their bills and put food on the table, provides loans and grants to small businesses so they can keep their doors open. It boosts funding to support those on the front lines, from hospitals to healthcare providers to CDC and the VA clinics. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to vote for the CARES Act and provide emergency relief to the American people facing this crisis.
