Press Releases
March 27, 2020
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The House today passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the third piece of legislation to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 23, 2020
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More than $2.5 trillion bill boldly addresses the impacts of the coronavirus crisis on families, businesses, and communities
House Democrats today introduced the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, a bold and comprehensive phase three coronavirus response bill that injects more than $2.5 trillion into the American economy.
March 18, 2020
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“The legislation provides necessary support to meet urgent public health needs and help Americans affected by the coronavirus pandemic."
March 14, 2020
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The House today passed, on a bipartisan 363-40 vote, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to bolster the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and address the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans’ personal safety and financial security.
March 14, 2020
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House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey today delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
March 14, 2020
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Legislation guarantees free coronavirus testing, secures paid emergency leave, enhances Unemployment Insurance, strengthens food security initiatives, and increases federal Medicaid funding to states
In advance of House consideration later today, House Democrats have released the text of the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The legislation is expected to be considered on the Floor under suspension of the rules.
March 11, 2020
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WASHINGTON — House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey today delivered the following remarks to the House Rules Committee in support of an appropriate rule for the House to consider H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act:
March 11, 2020
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Legislation provides paid leave, establishes free testing, protects health workers, and provides important benefits to children and families
House Democrats today introduced the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to bolster the federal government’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and address the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans’ personal safety and financial security.
March 9, 2020
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Lowey to no-show Pompeo: Either “you are unable or unwilling to defend both the Trump administration’s budget and its chaotic and incompetent handling of this dire public health threat”
House Appropriations Committee and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D-NY) today condemned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for refusing to testify before the Subcommittee regarding the Trump administration’s budget request and its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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March 5, 2020
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“This legislation is a strong step to enable a coordinated, whole-of-government response to keep families and communities safe from the coronavirus."