Tonko, House Advance Interim COVID-19 Relief PackageBill provides essential funding for small businesses, hospitals and testing; now heads to President Trump to be signed into law
Washington,
April 23, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted today in the House of Representatives to advance a $484 billion interim emergency funding package that will provide vital assistance to small businesses and protect Americans with added aid to hospitals, healthcare workers and testing. The bill was passed by a vote of 388 – 5. “Across the nation, we have heard stories of individuals, hospitals, businesses and alike in dire circumstances and in desperate need of assistance,” Congressman Tonko said. “Our stimulus package had to speak to the urgency of that need as well as the importance of ensuring a comprehensive and effective response. My colleagues and I fought hard to secure critical funding for our hospitals, health care providers and testing because we cannot defeat this pandemic unless we provide our frontline workers with the resources they need. While there is still far more to be done, including increasing funding for our state and local governments, I pledge to continue working to ensure our Capital Region, state and nation are supported throughout this crisis.” The legislation provides support:
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