[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 77 (Thursday, April 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
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SUPPORTING H.R. 266, THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM, AND H. RES. 935, 
                    THE HEALTH CARE ENHANCEMENT ACT

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                         HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2020

  Mr. LOWENTHAL. Madam Speaker, today the House will consider the 
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, crucial 
legislation to deliver resources our small businesses and health care 
providers need to confront the coronavirus outbreak. I will not attend 
House proceedings today but if present would have voted YEA on H.R. 266 
and YEA on H.Res. 935 to establish a Select Subcommittee on the 
Coronavirus Crisis.
  This public health crisis has upended businesses in my community and 
across the country. Additional resources for the Paycheck Protection 
Program will ensure these businesses can retain employees and are ready 
to participate in our economic recovery. Further, additional resources 
for our healthcare system--including $825 million for Community Health 
Centers--will make sure these essential organizations can continue to 
serve our communities during this pandemic.
  I am proud of the efforts of House Democrats to strengthen this 
legislation, including securing key resources for testing and 
allocating small business loans to community-based lenders that have 
strong relationships with local small businesses.
  While I am proud of this bipartisan agreement, we must re-double our 
efforts in the weeks ahead to develop a relief plan that paves the way 
for our economic recovery.

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