On the recordMay 15, 2020
I thank Chair Lowey for that gracious set- aside, and I wish to say that the American people expect Congress to have their backs. Our economy needs help with historic levels of unemployment bearing down, and the HEROES Act will provide a bridge of support to save lives and livelihoods of our families, workers, hospitals, and small businesses on the front lines. Imagine those folks. Let me applaud all of those still working, facing an unknown killer. A huge win within this HEROES Act is significant and direct assistance to communities of all sizes that are hemorrhaging because of the costs of fire, police, and emergency squads. This legislation will finally make multiemployer pension plans whole as well. Today, the deep recession requires bold action by our Congress. American lives truly are on the line here at home. I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this lifesaving bill.
