On the recordMarch 18, 2020
I strongly disagree with both of my colleagues' statements because, in fact, there is no administrative burden given to the small businesses. In fact, our bill is doing exactly what the small businesses want, which is to provide direct payments to the businesses--not a tax credit that they get many months in the future but direct payments to them. I don't think unemployment insurance given to the States is going to result in immediate relief for the employees who need it. Again, you are creating a false structure. Requiring people to quit their jobs so they can care for a child who has been sent from school is absurd. It is far better to have a national paid leave program in this country. And unlike what my colleague said, it is not permanent; it is temporary, and there is no administrative burden. I yield the floor. Vote on Amendment No. 1559 The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. The question is on agreeing to the Murray amendment.
