Rep. DeGette statement on House passing $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following is a statement from U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) on the House voting to approve a $900 billion coronavirus-relief package:

"The short-term relief that this bill will provide to millions of families is important, but it doesn't do nearly enough to provide everyone with the support they need to get through this crisis.

"While this bill increases unemployment benefits for those who lost their job, extends the current ban of evictions and foreclosures for those who are behind on their rent and mortgage payments, and provides most Americans with another round of direct stimulus payments – there is still so much more that Congress needs to do to help our communities.

"Recognizing the urgent needs of this country, in May, the House passed the HEROES Act which would have given $3 trillion in aid for our citizens, small businesses, and state and local governments. It's inexcusable that Senate Republicans spent months refusing to even work with us on a broader bill. It never should have taken Congress this long to provide the American people with the help they need.

"We are in the midst of one of the worst public health crises our nation has ever seen. It's time for every member of Congress to put aside their petty partisan differences and find a way to work together to provide the American people the help they need to weather this storm."