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House Passes New COVID-19 Legislation

October 3, 2020
E-Newsletter
Dear Friends,
Our community is in urgent need of relief. Families, workers, and small business owners in our district are hurting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week, the House passed an updated version of the Heroes Act to save lives and protect Americans' livelihoods. I am now calling on the Senate to act without delay.

NEW! House Passes Updated Relief Legislation

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The new Heroes Act will meet the needs of the American people by:

  • Issuing another round of stimulus checks;
  • Extending unemployment benefits;
  • Improving the Paycheck Protection Program;
  • Funding our local cities to pay for our first responders, firefighters, teachers, and more;
  • Investing in education and child care.

This bill also includes my three bills to:

  • Ensure that COVID-19 treatment and vaccines have no out of pocket costs;
  • Monitor pollution and investigate COVID-19's impact on environmental justice communities with poor air quality;
  • Expand tribal health care funding and resources.

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I took to the House floor to advocate for the much-needed relief we need to combat this virus, get people back to work safely, and save lives. I will keep the pressure on the Senate to act without delay for the American people.

Sincerely,
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Raul Ruiz, M.D.
Member of Congress