Out of his still in the but love that we may keep one another healthy and safe. It will therefore be unusual but mr. Speaker this legislation represents a bipartisan resolve to me the coronavirus challenge. It represents a focus on families and workers to the objective to make them safer and economically supported. It will protect workers and their families and our economy as we all do our part to flatten the curve. Public Health Officials made it clear that the only chance we have to prevent them from getting overwhelmed is for as Many Americans to stay home as possible. It is however necessary to be here, to pass legislation, respond on behalf of thees American People to the daunting challenge. Closure means large parts of the economy are temporarily shut down causing severe disruption for businesses and workers. We saw the impact of this yesterday with the new Unemployment Insurance claims increased by more than 3 Million People. 3million individuals. 3million families rely on them for support and contribution of their families and their children. The house is taking action on phase three to the response of the unprecedented challenge. And speaking to the immediate need of the nation with the appropriations to meet the need of our people. So continuing the health and Economic Needs so phase three of the effort increases employment and Insurance Benefits for those who were laid off while o expanding the eligibility to include the selfemployed workers and to send checks to most americans to help them get through this difficult. And insisting on shortchanging those 700,000 people by 700 million creating the district as a territory and not as a state for the purposes of allocating funds as is so often the case it jeopardizes the entire region through the spread of coronavirus. Working with our colleagues to enact legislation and i look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of cthe aisle. Has a number of cases rise and continues to increase exponentially we must take swift action. To ensure that people can stay home and that our economy can bebe supported one of the medical experts and Scientists Say it is safe to do so. For those in the Committee Chairs were for tirelessly including the chairwoman and german defazio and Maxine Waters as well as other chairs forging this legislation. And to think as well the extraordinary staff that have worked around the clock in a very short period of time knowingll full well of the essence. Thank you staff. [applause] to the members and the leadership and the members y,ound the clock literally mr. Speaker around the clock and then to take additional steps as they are needed to win the battle for the safety and health of our people. Democrats and republicans that together we americans will Work Together to do our part fighting against the coronavirus. All of us stand in our and great gratitude to millions of americans to show courage and acommitment with this challenging time. Doctors, nurses, police and firefighters Grocery Stores, gas stations and those are showing up to serve the needs of their neighbors and fellow citizens. They reflect the best of the home of the brave. It is times like these that we are truly one nation, under go god, indivisible working together to overcome the greatest challenge with the greatest resolve and i reserve the balance of my time. The gentleman is recognize. Ze we gather this morning on two fronts. Todays vote is about saving lives to have the urgent relief needed to keep workers on the job so they can ride out the crisis to rebound strongly in 24 days the economy is taking a hit like we have rarely seen in American History thank you do to president kf trump has the strongest economy in the world. Still, Congress Must act aggressively and together now Senate Democrats aided by , eaker pelosi delayed the bill for days with a political agenda. And withil economic support and then to help them ride this out lets make it easier for americans and seniors over 70 to keep their savings intact. Workers Unprecedented Health unemployment is being expanded by 250 billion. The freelancer and the for load huber drivers all have a lifeline to ride the crisis out. Because of the unemployment checks the size and the length of more time is needed to get on your feet. And then to see that cash flow problems in customers have disappeared and now the sequence of layoffs and closures. Through tax relief and lending it injects cash into local businesses. To stop the cash flow crisis to preserve jobs and the next few weeks businesses can keep payroll taxes in their bank account to turn those into tax relief so they have more cash on hand. These actions alone keep 500 billion in the local economy and for fully guaranteed loans the process on promise if you keep them on payroll that they will be forgiven with most distressed businesses to provide loans to knowing that your survival is crucial to millions of American Workers. With oversight and repayment with those companies who did nothing wrong to suffer Collateral Damage as a result virus. Retention credit by the wings and means republican a leader mccarthy and for businesses closed are partially closed due to Government Order seeing their income drop by 50 percent or more if you pay 50 percent of their salary we will pay the other half. The sooner we locked down the virus the sooner we locked down thehe economy to give hospitals doctors nonprofits enrolled Healthcare Providers on the frontlines and to give flexibility to telehealth increasing by 20 percent reimbursement for coronavirus treatments accelerate funding to use their Health Savings accounts. Mr. Speaker every part of this rescue bill the challenge rarely seen in american now for the livelihoods to be far greater. I strongly urge i the package and i reserve the balancece of my tim time. To one of the Senior Members of the ways and Means Committee mr. Neil. One of the great challenges of a lifetime normally we talk about brackets in march it is clear it is the health of the American People the American Economic security not about corruption or militarybou conflict and certainly not malfeasance with the unprecedented Public Health crisis to demand the unprecedented response from the United States government i am proud of the critical solution of the ways and means colleagues to this legislation. It could be that Economic Security stabilization act what we are doing this morning. The Healthcare Workers on the frontlines of this crisis financially and physically they need more mask ventilators and beds to combat the virus. The whole legislation will resources for funding in the Health Care System. As they work to protect the health of all americans we are focused on the health of our economy. Just yesterday the unemployment claim skyrocketed by over 1000 percent. To overcome the medication. And then that expanding Unemployment Benefits and with those 600 per week of Unemployment Benefits we fought for is the least we could do for those who no fault of their own find themselves without a paycheck. Similarly 1200 of cash for an American Adults will help them through these challenging times to include provisions to shore up the Financial Health of Small Business and other struggling employers who are adamant about the inclusion of the Employee Retention credit because the American Economy will bounce back and employers can take action to keep them on the payroll should be rewarded. This legislation is the product two different sides coming together to protect the Financial Security of all americans in the face of this crisis. Thank you to members on both sides of the aisle who have worked to get us to this bill this morning. Thank you the ways and Means Committee staff who have been working around the clock since the crisis began to provide the committee with the congress with unparalleled expertise and counsel they deserve our appreciation. We face this enemy of covid19 in dark and Uncertain Times and we are witnessing today but that is why we are here. Here to fight the things that matter to america to Prioritize Health and wellbeing we have a responsibility to take this action this morningacth so the economy will go for workers in Small Business to give the piece of mind they can depend uponm so the government can keep them whole in the crisis. Fats what we did in this bill there will be real stimulus as opposed to the stabilization effort. We wish our colleagues and the American People take care of one another, i fully support this legislation being passed in a timely manner. That means this morning. I yield back. The gentleman fromnt maryland the gentleman from texas is recognized. The gentleman from oregon is recognize. Ot this package is not the First Response to the pandemic nor will it be ther last. With partisanship aside to do what is best for country and constituents and that is what we are doing today. And with that equipment that they need and the medical devices also people who have lost their jobs we are helping Small Businesses keep their workforce together and we are making record investments to find treatments and cure helping state and local governments. We are all in this together and president s trump leadership going as fast as possible. And collapsing under the weight of the virus to give unprecedented support for Healthcare Providers includingmi 100 million with increased reimbursement for the covid19 patience. With a distribution to provide Liability Protection respirator manufacturers including 16 billion for the Strategic National stockpile for countermeasures such as personal protective equipment ventilators and 11 billion for manufacturing production with diagnostics and other items for the preparedness. The Fastest Computers in the world at the National Laboratories for Research Related to covid19 virus the fda to expedite the ability to protect the public from the virus and move quickly before furtherinhe spread. And with that sale of oil from the Strategic Petroleum reserve and included through telehealth including 2 million through devices and the expansion of Telehealth Services it extends vital medicare or Medicaid Programs including Community Health centers through november 30th this year and by providing Liability Protection for medical services during the crisis by standing of the Ready Reserve and take steps to protect the medical supply chain so congress can continue to work after he pass the legislation. The approach is the most robust response to covid19 together we will win this war. I yield back. I yield four minutes to the gentleman from connecticut one of the leaders on protecting. Thes gentle lady is recognized for four f minutes. In support of this historic bill the biggest crisis the ever faced. Americans do not deserve the caintensive care unit of humanity against of the awful pandemic. The biggest governmental response the country has ever seen to rescuesc people, the economy and the system. It is necessary. The United States is the epicenter of a Global Pandemic the coronavirus is rising exponentially serious measures of social distancing are underway schools are closing best businesses are shuttering more than 3 million filed for unemployment last week the hour is dark but today congress is ready to get the country to the dawn of recovery want to commend Speaker Pelosi and all appropriations subCommittee Chairs has been crucial in the progress we could make. Have we passed the house bill things would be different but we managed to take this and secure a large investment of hospitals and state and local government the profound increase of Unemployment Insurance benefits. Unemployment Insurance Benefits. Services. 5 billion for the Community DevelopmentBlock Grant Program to help communities respond to economic and housing impact. Emergency funding for child nutrition program, 4 billion for homeless grant, 45 billion for fema Disaster Relief providing assistance every single state who has declared an emergency. We have provided relief to tribal organizations and to our territory. I embrace this historic bill. I know the speaker appropriations chairman athe Committee Chair fought to approve paid sick days, paid leave for all, increase Food Assistance and strengthen and fully refundable Child Tax Credit and young Child Tax Credit. And soon duty will call on us to take the next major bold steps in this crisis. I call on the house of representatives to support the relief that americans need and i yield back and proud to yield 2. 5 minutes to the republican leader of the Small Business council the gentleman for itcommittee the gentleman from mrohio, mr. Chapa. Gentleman from ohio, how much time . 2. 5 minutes. I think the gentleman for yielding a mistress because this is a critical time in our nations history, people are worried about their health and that of their loved ones. They are wondering how long this new way of life will last but people across our great nation are coming together. See the response in my own district where yesterday wouldve been openingday in n. The Cincinnati Reds remain undefeated. From the bold leadership of ohios Governor Mike Dewine and department of Health Director doctor amy acted to the brave Healthcare Workers on the front lines of facilities like the university of Cincinnati Medical Center and the local companies who volunteer to produce much needed personal protective equipment, these men and women are heroes risking their lives and livelihoods sso their fellow citizens may continue to live as comfortably and normally as possible during this trying time. I want to single out the contribution of this nation Small Business, but for those that had to temporarily close or bravely stayed open to provide lifesustaining supplies, i want you to know that there is help in this bill. Weve come together in this legislation to help our entrepreneurs who so urgently needed. Small businesses and their employees often rise before the sun and retire under the stars to ensure customers needs are met and exceeded. Along the way Small Business administration or is charged with assisting the nation s smallest prayers. The sba helps businesses get back on their feet. As we face the unprecedented challenge of the covid19 we must ensure Small Businesses have the resources needed to weather the storm. They are being forced to make tough choices to protect themselves, their employees and their customers. There laying off staff who are like family to them, cutting hours when workers need them most and closing their doors after years or even decades of successful operation. To alleviate these enormous pressures the cares act this legislation creates a program to respond to the current crisis. These loans can be forgiven when used for payroll, interest on mortgage rent and utilities. The cares act creates a deferment payment on current seven a loan. The sba will pay all principal interest in fees for those Small Businesses for up to six months. These payment obligations will be completely forgiven and removed from a borrowers book. Finally, the bill permits Small Business owners who applied for sba Economic Injury