Before President Trump signed into law an historic, $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus aid package this afternoon, the U.S. House of Representatives had to approve the measure.
Congressman Albio Sires voted in favor of the legislation, which will aid workers and families across the country.
The Congressman’s office issued the following press release following the House vote:
Congressman Sires Votes to Support Workers and Families and Supply Emergency Relief
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Sires went to the House Floor in Washington, D.C. to help overcome a procedural roadblock and pass the CARES Act, which will now go to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
“This legislation will help provide immediate relief to those who are struggling under the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” stated Rep. Sires. “I’m happy that Congress could come together to pass legislation that puts small businesses, people who have lost their jobs, families, and health care workers first. They need our help as we face a growing and unprecedented crisis.”
The legislation includes economic relief for companies and workers who have been hard hit, funding for states and localities to respond to the needs of their communities, and assistance for hospitals and health care workers who are at the front lines of the response. Some of the numerous initiatives that were included are:
“This legislation lays the foundation for our comprehensive response to protect Americans from the physical and economical costs of the COVID-19 pandemic. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to respond to the immediate and future problems that we will encounter as a result of this outbreak.”