Democratic-Controlled US House Passes $3 Trillion HEROES Act

Congressman Ron Kind is applauding passage of a three-trillion-dollar COVID-19 package in the Democratic-controlled U-S House.  The HEROES Act provides funding for local governments to respond to the coronavirus, expands the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses, and help for farmers, essential workers and families.  The Wisconsin Democrat said, “while this legislation is far from perfect, we can’t afford to wait.”  Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher called the package a “partisan wishlist that not only highlights the breakdown of our modern Congress, but further delays our ability to get assistance to Americans when we have no time to waste.” He claims the bill was written without any hint of bipartisan discussion.