[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 37 (Friday, February 26, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              COVID RELIEF

  (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the expanded Child 
Tax Credit and Federal unemployment assistance included in the American 
Rescue Plan.
  In my State of Nevada and across the country, hardworking families 
are suffering. The United States has lost more than 10 million jobs 
since the beginning of this pandemic, with a particularly devastating 
effect on women and people of color. Americans need help, and they are 
counting on the Members of this body to deliver.
  Interestingly, my colleagues on the other side say this bill does not 
have bipartisan support.
  Whom are they listening to?
  Seventy-six percent of Americans support this bill, including 60 
percent of Republicans. So I would urge my colleagues on the other side 
to actually listen to their constituents and to deliver on their 
behalf.
  In just a 2-week period, more than 8 million American children go 
hungry because their families can't afford enough to eat. That should 
not happen in the wealthiest country on Earth. By passing an expanded 
Child Tax Credit, we can bring millions of children above the poverty 
line and put money in their parents' pockets.
  By passing my legislation to increase and expand Federal unemployment 
insurance, we will provide critical relief to those who have lost their 
jobs in this pandemic.
  So while we are working to recover and rebuild, we must invest in the 
American people. Stop the lies and listen to your constituents.

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