Sheila Jackson Lee: “If there is one thing that we have heard so often, it is doctors who have sacrificed during this period of the pandemic…”

“If there is one thing that we have heard so often, it is doctors who have sacrificed during this period of the pandemic, who have maintained their offices. We often hear in public settings and private settings about the cuts that they are expecting and how much it will undermine the work that they do, their offices' expenses. I am very glad that, rather than talking, the Democrats are working together to ensure that the Medicare sequester payments will not occur and that we will protect against that, as we will do for the farmers. But here is the point: The pandemic continues. Doctors in private practice are trying to survive. This is a crucial decision and relief that is long overdue. I want to be able to say to my physicians that Democrats care. And I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will do as much acting on doctors and medicine and healthcare as they will talking. Tonight, we need to act to provide the safety net for these physicians. I support this legislation, supporting the healthcare providers during this COVID-19 pandemic.”