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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Indiana Newsletter for Sunday April 05, 2020 ( 17 items )  

Rep. Baird Supports CARES Act
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following statement: Representative Jim Baird (R-IN) supports the passage of critical relief legislation, the CARES Act. This bipartisan legislation will provide for thousands of Hoosier families and small businesses who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. "While American families worry about keeping their loved ones safe and healthy from COVID-19, many are also asking how they will be able to pay their bills and put foo  more

Rep. Banks Votes To Bring Relief to Affected Workers and Families
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following statement: After casting a YES vote on the so-called "Phase Three" coronavirus relief bill, The CARES Act, Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) released the following statement: "This bill will keep the lights on in America. It is chiefly designed to put cash in the hands of Americans who need help with bills and making sure food stays on the table. I would have written a different bill--I am dismayed to see some pork stuffed into this   more

Rep. Brooks Supports Third Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Susan W. Brooks, R-Indiana, issued the following statement after the House passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act by voice vote: "The American people need help now, and this legislation will deliver that crucial help to families and businesses across America, which is why I flew to DC to vote in favor of this legislation. The coronavirus is the worst pandemic in a century. This landmark legislation is the single largest relief package ever pas  more

Rep. Bucshon Supports Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate's phase 3 coronavirus emergency relief package, known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act): "These unprecedented times call for a unified front by the federal government to help Hoosiers struggling through no fault of their own. This relief package puts Americans first with aid for families, workers, small business owners, and health care pro  more

Rep. Pence Votes to Pass Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following statement upon the House passage of the Phase Three Coronavirus relief package, for which he was in Washington, D.C. to vote. The legislation passed the Senate on Wednesday and now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law: "I am here in Congress to be a voice for Hoosiers in Indiana's Sixth District and to support President Trump's fight for the health and prosperity of the American people. This pandemic has u  more

Rep. Walorski Supports Immediate Economic Relief for Workers, Families, and Small Businesses
MISHAWAKA, Indiana, March 28 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on her support for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which passed the House by voice vote and was signed by President Trump: "We are fighting against an invisible enemy, and together we will defeat it. "Coronavirus and the steps necessary to stop it are having a devastating impact on our economy, and many of our friends and neighbors are suddenly facing hardship and unc  more

Sen. Braun's Guides to Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
JASPER, Indiana, March 31 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Braun released a number of resource guides regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that will help Hoosiers navigate through the coronavirus. "My staff and I are here to help Hoosiers, and these guides will help small-business owners, non-profit organizations, veterans, students, and employees across the state navigate the federal response to the coronav  more

Sen. Braun's Praises House of Representatives for Passing CARES Act, Releases Resource Guide for Small Businesses & Employees
JASPER, Indiana, March 30 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) released the following statement praising the House of Representatives for passing the Senate's relief package which will provide much-needed relief for Hoosier small businesses and workers. Senator Mike Braun is also releasing a resource guide to help Hoosier small businesses and employees navigate the state and federal efforts to combat the economic crisis created by the pu  more

Sen. Young Joins Call for Federal Trade Commission to Protect Seniors From Coronavirus Scams
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: In response to the recent increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) scams, letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons calls on the FTC for stronger consumer protections and education for seniors U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a group of senators urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to protect seniors from coronavirus-related scams. The bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter to  more

Sen. Young Joins Varney & Co. on Fox Business
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business after the recent passage of the CARES Act, which is providing emergency relief to help families, workers, and small businesses affected by the coronavirus. Senator Young discussed his proposal featured in a recent Washington Examiner op-ed to invest in America's industries of the future as part of the coronavirus economic recovery initiative  more

Sen. Young Releases Coronavirus Assistance Toolkit
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 30 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a comprehensive toolkit to help Hoosiers navigate the resources available in the Senate's coronavirus emergency relief package that was signed into law yesterday, known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). "Now that the CARES Act has been signed into law, immediate relief is on the way to Hoosiers. To help Hoosiers navigat  more

Sen. Young Releases Coronavirus Assistance Toolkit
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) released a comprehensive toolkit to help Hoosiers navigate the resources available in the Senate's coronavirus emergency relief package that was signed into law yesterday, known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). "Now that the CARES Act has been signed into law, immediate relief is on the way to Hoosiers. To help Hoosiers navigate  more

Sen. Young Submits Op-Ed on Coronavirus Crisis
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following op-ed: In an op-ed published by the Washington Examiner, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) outlines the Chinese Communist Party's troubling behavior surrounding coronavirus and the need to respond by investing in America's future. China intends to use this moment of economic slowdown in the United States to pull ahead of us, especially in some key technology areas. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and   more

Sen. Young: Coronavirus Information for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Governor Holcomb issued a Stay-At-Home Order for Indiana effective Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The order ends on Monday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET, but could be extended if necessary. It is important that all Hoosiers do their part to help stop the spread of the virus. Learn more about what activities are permitted here: https://www.in.gov/gov/3232.htm Coronavirus Assistance Toolkit Now that the CAR  more

Sen. Young: Coronavirus Information for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Governor Holcomb issued a Stay-At-Home Order for Indiana effective Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The order ends on Monday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET, but could be extended if necessary. It is important that all Hoosiers do their part to help stop the spread of the virus. Learn more about what activities are permitted here: https://www.in.gov/gov/3232.htm Coronavirus Assistance Toolkit Now that the CARE  more

Sen. Young: Coronavirus Information for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Governor Holcomb issued a Stay-At-Home Order for Indiana effective Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The order ends on Monday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET, but could be extended if necessary. It is important that all Hoosiers do their part to help stop the spread of the virus. Learn more about what activities are permitted here: https://www.in.gov/gov/3232.htm Coronavirus Assistance Toolkit Now that the CARE  more

Sen. Young: Coronavirus Information for Hoosiers
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Governor Holcomb issued a Stay-At-Home Order for Indiana effective Tuesday, March 24 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The order ends on Monday, April 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET, but could be extended if necessary. It is important that all Hoosiers do their part to help stop the spread of the virus. Learn more about what activities are permitted here: https://www.in.gov/gov/3232.htm Coronavirus Assistance Toolkit Now that the CARE  more