Rep. Brindisi Fights for and Secures Upstate Priorities In Coronavirus Relief Legislation
Congressman
Brindisi fought to secure critical dollars for
"We find ourselves in a global crisis and I am proud to have put politics aside, worked together, and delivered real economic relief and aid to our families, small businesses, consumers, health care workers, counties, and local governments," Brindisi said. "This legislation delivers resources for our local communities and supplements the more than
During negotiations Brindisi advocated for Upstate New York priorities and delivered. Thanks in part to Brindisi's advocacy, this legislation will:
* Provide direct payments to Americans of
* Ensure medical professionals and first responders have access to critical equipment with a
* Exclude political riders like proposed plans to include the Green New Deal or corporate slush-funds
* Provide economic and relief for farmers, specifically dairy farmers, including a
* Prioritize relief for rural communities and ensures schools, communities, and rural areas have access to reliable broadband by investing millions
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* Aid our rural hospitals by providing
Earlier this month, Brindisi fought to secure more than
Brindisi's efforts were praised by local advocacy groups and members of the community.
"This pandemic has been devastating financially to millions of Americans, especially
"The passage of the CARES Act will assist
"I want to thank
"While the
"The bipartisan CARES Act includes critically important funding that will be vital to Upstate New York's many dairy producers given the likelihood of widespread economic damage," said
This legislation, the CARES Act, includes:
* Relief to Small Businesses: The bill appropriates
* Direct Payments to Working-Class Americans: The legislation delivers
* Access to Broadband and Health Care Services in
* Enhanced Resources Available Under Defense Production Act: The legislation provides
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Brindisi supports the legislation and it is expected to pass the House Friday and head to the President's desk for signature.
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