[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H2978]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SUPPORTING THE HEROES ACT

  (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the HEROES 
Act.
  When I last spoke on this bill in this Chamber, I told a story about 
a young man in my congressional district that I serve named Noah. He 
wrote to me that his town may not survive this pandemic.
  Now, more than a month since, I am awfully worried, too. The HEROES 
Act would provide $915 billion for State and local assistance so our 
small towns and cities, like where Noah lives, are not left behind.
  It would strengthen programs for small business and deliver economic 
security to those that are the backbone of our economy.
  As our country is reeling from record-high COVID-19 cases, it would 
allow uninsured Americans to access health insurance. Pretty darn 
important during a worldwide pandemic.
  For the cities and towns, for our small businesses, and for so many 
Americans, this is not about politics; it is about survival. I urge the 
Senate to join us in passing the HEROES Act.

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