Congressman Chris Jacobs says he will object to the certification of the Presidential election
Jacobs said he will object to the certification of the electoral votes from contested states, saying he does not make this decision lightly.
Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 1:27 PM EST January 6, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA Republican Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying he will object to the certification of the Presidential election.
Jacobs says due to the ongoing pandemic, several states made unprecedented changes to their electoral systems without the authorization of their respective state legislatures as the Constitution dictates. In addition to this, Jacobs says many Americans still have concerns about the integrity of the presidential election, adding that such concerns have yet to be properly adjudicated.
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The text of Jacobsâ speech:
âI rise in support of extending the successful and bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program by making $138 billion in already appropriated funds available to help more businesses that are experiencing dire and desperate need. This week it was reported that almost 30% of small businesses in New York have closed for good due to the COVID-19 epidemic, and many more will face the same fate without further aid. $138 billion appropriated to the PPP is just sitting here in Washington, D.C., instead of helping our nationâs small businesses. For months we have asked the Speaker to allow a vote on H.R. 8265, which simply enables the SBA to do another round of grant awards - getting this $138 billion out on the street before itâs too late for many of these hard hit businesses. This legislation is targeted, addresses a dire need across the nation, and requires no additional federal funds. I urge the Speaker and her leadership to reconsider this tact