Greg Murphy: “As a Member of Congress, I have spoken with constituents, business owners, and community leaders over the last few weeks…”

“As a Member of Congress, I have spoken with constituents, business owners, and community leaders over the last few weeks who are apprehensive about their health and financial security. As a practicing physician, I have spoken with numerous infectious disease physicians, scientists, and epidemiologists about the present COVID-19 threat. While there are certain provisions in this bill that are not necessary, I would rather not dwell on its imperfections, and I will support it. Instead, I would like to thank House and Senate Members, as well as Secretary Mnuchin and President Trump, for negotiating a bipartisan deal in a timely manner to provide relief to the American people. The CARES Act provides desperately needed funding for those who need it in this unprecedented time in this Nation's history. Families, small businesses, churches, and community institutions receive the funding that they need to stay viable while we continue to fight the outbreak of COVID-19. I urge employers to keep their employees employed and access the benefits that this bill provides to keep them financially afloat.”