On the recordNovember 17, 2020
This bill recognizes that 2020 has been an unusual year with multiple and layered disaster declarations, and it would adjust the Federal cost share for disasters declared this year, including for COVID. H.R. 8266 would also clarify the types of FEMA assistance available for the COVID response, including testing, food distribution, and personal protective equipment, and it would strengthen oversight of these funds. Mr. Speaker, I commend Chairman DeFazio for his work on this bill, as well as his staff, and many other Members who have contributed. I urge support of this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. General Leave Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 8266, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Oregon? There was no objection. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I have no additional requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.
