On the recordJuly 29, 2020
I rise for the thousands and millions of childcare workers--essential workers--and their families and the children in support of legislation that provides $50 billion to reaffirm childcare essential workers and, as well, to provide relief to desperate parents. COVID-19 has taken an enormous toll on our community. It has taken a toll because people have not worn masks, there have not been stay-at- home orders, and Houston and Harris County are suffering. This legislation will be a lifeline. In addition, I fight for and advocate for the moneys for our States and local communities. We cannot suffer a Republican bill. We must have $600 for our unemployment extension or addition, and, as well, it is imperative that we have testing money. The way you stop COVID-19 is testing, testing, testing, social distancing, wearing a mask, and giving authority to local jurisdictions to be able to issue stay-at- home orders. This is a pandemic and a crisis. When is the Nation going to stand up to an administration that refuses to understand that? We in the Congress, this majority in the United States House of Representatives, will fight against eliminating $600, not getting the money for our States and local governments, and not getting testing money. ____________________
