You’ve probably heard news or rumors about relief packages that are being developed in Congress. I want to let you know what I’m working on right now. My focus has been and will continue to be helping working families weather this storm.
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@repchuygarcia, myself and others have sent a letter urging lenders to suspend all foreclosures while so many Americans have lost their jobs or seen their hours cut. My team is also working to put in place a moratorium on evictions to protect renters.https://twitter.com/RepChuyGarcia/status/1240368977165127682 …
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I pushed for and was happy to see the approval of NJ’s disaster declaration opening up SBA loans. I’m seeking more direct grants to small businesses with a priority for brick-and-mortar businesses and those directly interfacing with consumers. Info here:https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 …
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I’m working with my colleagues on passage of a cash assistance bill that would pay Americans directly with no strings attached, adjusted to local costs and median income.
@RepJoeKennedy’s and@SenBooker’s bills are good starts.https://twitter.com/RepJoeKennedy/status/1239920721792565250 …Show this thread -
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@USProgressives Caucus has put together a list of priorities for the next legislative package that I was happy to contribute to and endorse:https://twitter.com/USProgressives/status/1240801174909079552?s=20 …Show this thread -
New Jersey Transit is a lynchpin of our regional transit network. Today members of the New Jersey delegation signed a letter urging
@SpeakerPelosi and@GOPLeader McCarthy to include provisions in economic stimulus bills to help agencies like@NJTRANSIT.pic.twitter.com/6VB58TtijR
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I’ve joined the National Governors Association in calling for the Department of Homeland security to push back enforcement of REAL ID which was set to go into effect on October 1st by 24 months.https://www.portsmouthpress.com/2020/03/19/national-governors-association-calls-for-extension-of-real-id-program/ …
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The Department of Homeland security should take measures to ensure the health and safety of our Transportation Security Officers and airport staff including screening and testing as they work in places with the potential for a high level of transmission.https://twitter.com/GoodAirports/status/1239970085298561024?s=20 …
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Thousands of our neighbors are overseas facing cancelled flights while trying to return to the United States. Many have contacted my office. We will get you home. Thank you
@SenatorMenendez for all your hard work returning our fellow citizens. https://twitter.com/senatormenendez/status/1240765516819697669?s=21 …https://twitter.com/SenatorMenendez/status/1240765516819697669 …
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While NJ has received SOME of the medical equipment we need to fight
#Covid_19 it isn't enough. The NJ delegation has signed a letter to ensure our frontline medical personnel get what they need to stay safe so they can continue to keep all of us healthy.https://twitter.com/RepJoshG/status/1241438240281944068?s=20 …
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@GovMurphy has signed a new executive order closing non-essential business. That DOES NOT apply to grocery stores. You do not need to rush to the grocery store and hoard food or TP. Leave enough for your neighbors. We are in this together.https://twitter.com/GovMurphy/status/1241413979366359040?s=20 …
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Provide Immediate Cash Assistance (2k per individual + 1k for families with dependents, per month)