[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 9, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           PROVIDING IMMEDIATE RELIEF TO STRUGGLING AMERICANS

  (Mr. COSTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, a year into this pandemic and the world is 
still reeling. It has created a deep economic crisis for American 
families and small businesses, and economic disparity continues.
  Now that vaccines are being administered, with millions inoculated so 
far, hope for gaining the upper hand over this disease is on the 
horizon.
  Last weekend, I saw firsthand the smiles on teachers' faces as they 
lined up for their first dose of the vaccine. Desperate to see their 
students, they hold out hope that these shots can get them safely back 
into the classroom for the first time in a year.
  Food workers, those who we deem essential to putting food on 
America's dinner table every night, need to be vaccinated as well. I 
talked to them about their desire to do their jobs without fear of 
getting sick, and getting back to a life of normalcy, but we must do 
more to help Americans.
  Our communities are hurting. Families, businesses, cities, and States 
need economic relief now.
  This week, we will pass the American Rescue Plan to get immediate 
relief to struggling Americans. It provides the resources needed to 
help people get by and return to work. This bill will help our economy 
move again, and I am proud to support it.

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