[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 119 (Monday, June 29, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HELPING BUSINESSES TO REOPEN SAFELY

  (Mr. ROUDA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROUDA. Madam Speaker, small businesses in Orange County and 
across the United States are struggling. States and local governments 
have given shops and restaurants the green light for reopening but have 
failed to provide businesses with the resources they need to open 
safely.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to introduce the bipartisan Helping 
Businesses Reopen Safely Act of 2020 with Congressman Brian Mast of 
Florida. This bill will provide a tax credit to small businesses, 
nonprofits, and local governments of up to $25,000 annually to purchase 
personal protective equipment and other supplies that are essential to 
mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
  Madam Speaker, the science is clear. PPE, like face masks, is our 
most effective tool to keep Americans safe and keep our economy 
running. My bill would ensure businesses aren't financially penalized 
for providing safe and clean service.
  Madam Speaker, the Helping Businesses Reopen Safely Act of 2020 would 
help businesses open while protecting the public health of workers, 
customers, and communities. I urge my colleagues to support and pass 
this crucial legislation.

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