Rep. Vargas Releases Statement on Passage of Historic Families & Workers-First Coronavirus Legislation
Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2020) Rep. Vargas released the following statement after the passage of historic Families and Workers-First legislation, which was signed into law today.
“I am proud to support this historic piece of legislation, which will bring urgently needed relief to families and small businesses across the nation, including in our great state of California. Our country is suffering from an unprecedented pandemic; we must ensure that every possible resource is dedicated to combating the impact of COVID-19.
“This latest piece of legislation is an important step in our ongoing effort to act decisively on behalf of the American people and ensure workers and families have the resources they need today and throughout this unprecedented crisis.
“On behalf of the hard-working families of California’s 51st district, I will continue working relentlessly and in a bipartisan way to put Families and Workers First and protect Americans’ health, safety and economic security.”
Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire U.S.-Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his fourth term in Congress. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee.
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