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Kuster Applauds Senate Passage of Coronavirus Legislation, Calls for Swift Action in the House
Concord, N.H.,
March 26, 2020
Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the coronavirus stimulus legislation passed by the Senate this evening. “We are faced with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis with the spread of COVID-19 in New Hampshire and across the United States,” said Kuster. “Tonight, the Senate has heeded the calls of countless Granite State workers, families, health care providers, and small businesses by advancing this robust response package. The situation we face as a nation is dire, and I want to thank my colleagues, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, for their work in Washington to secure a bipartisan agreement for the people of New Hampshire. While this legislation is a compromise that does not include all of the provisions put forward in our House bill, it will provide much-needed support for our health care system, American small businesses, workers, families, and our economy. I look forward to supporting this legislation and urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to do the same. The health of the American people and the vitality of our economy are at stake.” Kuster has pushed for resources for New Hampshire health care professionals and first responders, as well as small businesses and employees in response to the COVID-19 crisis. On Saturday, Kuster called on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to act immediately with a robust COVID-19 response package to support New Hampshire's health care system, workers, families, and small businesses. Kuster warned of the dire consequences of inaction and urged House and Senate leadership to pass bipartisan legislation as soon as possible to strengthen the local health response, support small businesses, protect American workers, boost access to health care and telehealth, and increase oversight and accountability. Provisions in the legislation passed by the Senate today: Small Business Rescue Plan
Bolster America’s Health System
Enhanced Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Financial Support to Americans and Families
Accountability and Oversight
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