[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 63 (Tuesday, March 31, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E342-E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2D19

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                               speech of

                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 27, 2020

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, in recent weeks, this crisis has 
devastated our families, our communities, and our entire way of life. 
Americans are suffering, our health care workers are exhausted, and 
businesses are struggling. Americans need relief, and they need it now.

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  We are battling an unprecedented global crisis, and it calls for an 
unprecedented response. While no legislation is perfect, I'm glad 
Congress could come together to send this package to the President's 
desk to quickly deliver the relief our country desperately needs.
  The CARES Act will provide families with immediate support by putting 
cash in their pockets. It will protect Americans' livelihoods by 
keeping workers employed and helping businesses stay afloat to ensure 
American workers have jobs to come back to. This package stands up for 
our heroes fighting on the frontlines by ensuring our nurses, doctors, 
and countless health care professionals have the resources they need to 
continue saving lives.
  When faced with a challenge, America always rises to the occasion. 
I'm proud of the way our country has rallied together to support one 
another in the face of this crisis, and I'm proud we can finally 
deliver the quick relief Americans have been asking for. We will beat 
this virus, and our nation will emerge stronger than ever before.

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