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Ms. JAYAPAL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in memory of the 500,000 lives lost from COVID.
I rise for the 24 million Americans going hungry, 40 million Americans struggling to stay in their homes, and more than 8 million families who have been pushed into poverty.
I rise to support survival checks that put money in the pockets of tens of millions of poor and working people so that they can withstand this devastating crisis.
I rise to support childcare providers and housing assistance, small business relief, unemployment assistance, and tax credits for children so families can have hope again.
I rise to support a pay raise to $15 an hour for 27 million workers across this country who so desperately need our help, lifting 1 million people out of poverty and strengthening all of our communities.
Tonight I vote ``yes'' on this American rescue package. America, know that help is on the way. We are with you, and we will get through this together.
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