I am pleased that the House will vote next week on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. I encourage the House to pass it. Following Senate consideration, I hope to be able to sign into law a landmark police reform bill.
In order to get America vaccinated, we need more:
- Places for people to get vaccinated
- Medical teams to get shots into arms
- Vaccine supply and to get it out the door as soon as possible
My American Rescue Plan provides the necessary funding to get it done.
No one should lose their home in the middle of this pandemic. My American Rescue Plan will extend the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures and provide emergency relief to those who need it.
Officer Brian Sicknick was a hero who died in the line of duty defending our democracy and the citadel of liberty itself. To his family and loved ones, I know no words can dull the pain of this moment, but know Jill and I and the entire nation join you in mourning his loss.
This morning, I met with House Democratic leaders to discuss the American Rescue Plan. As I said during the meeting: this isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people’s lives. Folks are really hurting, and we need to move quickly to deliver the relief they need.
Last year, Michele lost her job because of the pandemic. I recently gave her a call to hear her story and discuss how my American Rescue Plan will help families like hers.
There’s so much more work to be done, but we’ve been able to increase vaccine distribution by 28% in the first three weeks alone. We won’t rest until we make vaccines available to every American.
We can’t stand by as millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table. Congress needs to immediately pass the American Rescue Plan to extend and invest in critical food programs.
Let me be clear: No one should lose their home in the middle of this pandemic. Congress needs to pass the American Rescue Plan to extend the ban on evictions and foreclosures and help millions of Americans keep a roof over their head.