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On the recordMarch 13, 2020
Today, the House will vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This critical legislation provides much-needed support for working people across America. It includes funding for free coronavirus tests for everyone who needs it; 14 days of paid sick leave and up to 3 months of paid family and medical leave; enhanced unemployment insurance that will protect furloughed workers; food security through SNAP, student meals, senior nutrition, and food banks; and increased Federal funds for Medicaid. We are facing an enormous crisis in our country right now. Once we pass this bill, the Senate and the President need to act swiftly so these resources are made available to the American people. Madam Speaker, I thank Speaker Nancy Pelosi and all of our colleagues who worked so hard on this over the last several days. Nothing is more important than protecting the health and well-being of the American people. There is more work to be done, and we will do whatever it takes, bear any burden, confront any obstacle in order to minimize the damage that this pandemic will do to our country, and we will do all that we can to keep our country and our constituents safe. ____________________
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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