My primary concern right now is the health and safety of our families and communities. So I wanted to share a quick update on the steps we’ve taken in Congress and as part of our campaign to respond to COVID-19.
Over the last few weeks, our team has been working with our community partners and folks at every level of government.
One of the most important things we can all do right now is practice social distancing and stay home. This is about protecting our collective public health - read more from local public health experts here about why social distancing is urgent and will save lives.
We are encouraging mutual aid organizing - please check in on elderly relatives and neighbors by phone and lend a helping hand to those who are most vulnerable.
In terms of federal response, Congress is working hard to address the gaps. Last week we passed two major funding packages to provide aid to states and cities across the country.
The Families First COVID-19 Response Act, guarantees free coronavirus testing, secures paid emergency leave, enhances Unemployment Insurance, strengthens food security initiatives, and increases federal Medicaid funding to states.
But we have to continue to push for a more robust response at every level of government. I am advocating firmly to fully fund our Community Health Centers on the front lines of this crisis, ensure our undocumented and uninsured neighbors don’t face barriers to healthcare, demand COVID-19 protection and prevention plans for the incarcerated, suspend all student loan and utility collections, and demand that no one in Massachusetts is evicted during this crisis.
In our own campaign for re-election, we’ve suspended day to day activities like signature gathering to protect the health of volunteers and the general public, and we are replacing in-person events with virtual options.
Conditions are changing quickly, and we need everyone to help protect the health and safety of all of our communities. If you’re looking for more information and best practices, please follow our social media accounts and visit:
It’s up to each of us to take care of all of us.
In solidarity,
Ayanna
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