Tonko Votes to Finalize COVID Bill to Help Working Families, Schools, Small Businesses & MoreBiden COVID rescue plan extends lifeline for struggling Americans, streamlines safe vaccinations, will cut child poverty in half
Washington,
March 10, 2021
WASHINGTON—Congressman Paul D. Tonko voted in the House today to finalize the American Rescue Plan, legislation being championed by President Biden and Congressional Democrats that delivers a lifeline to Americans in need including direct support for families and workers, resources to help safely reopen schools and—for the first time—resources and coordination for a nationwide vaccination plan. “For too long, our communities, schools and small businesses have endured this crisis without the federal resources and guidance they need,” Congressman Tonko said. “That all changes today. The American Rescue Plan delivers a smart, bold and compassionate response that gets the job done for the American people and takes the first steps in building a swift, sustainable national recovery. With this rescue package, we are taking immediate action to build out America’s vaccination systems. We are doing the hard work to lift kids in need out of poverty and get all kids safely back in classrooms. We are patching our essential safety net to boost housing, food assistance, child-care and other vital services so we can get struggling families back on their feet quickly. I’m proud to cast this historic vote and deliver this lifeline for our families and communities, and I will continue pushing for smart investments in America’s recovery until we finally crush this virus and get our nation on the strong path to recovery.” The American Rescue Plan:
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