Friends –

Remember when Smokey the Bear told us how we had to stop forest fires? He reminded us that to combat forest fires, we all had to do our part. “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”

The coronavirus, COVID-19, is a forest fire. “Only YOU can prevent the spread of COVID-19” is a fair thing to say in these times.

We’re going to be doing everything we can in Washington to make sure folks affected by this — both those infected and those affected by financial ramifications — are taken care of. That’s why I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation that would allow Americans rapid access to the coronavirus vaccine once developed, with no cost-sharing. My colleagues and I just passed what we know will be the first of many coronavirus aid packages. And we’re going to look to do more, quickly.

We need to work towards expanding Medicaid, working together to keep rural hospitals open, and improving, not dismantling, the Affordable Care Act. It’s time to get health care access in all zip codes across the United States.

But the truth is that no matter what we do in Washington, YOU (and all of us) are our best defense now. You are the frontline. Don’t shake hands to show strength… do those little things (not shake hands). For the sick and the elderly, the most vulnerable, the children who are missing school lunch programs, and the people who can’t afford to go one day let alone a week or a couple of months without wages. That’s who we’ve got to do this for.

We are all in this together. I can promise you that I will work my hardest to make sure my colleagues in Washington do our part and respond to this crisis in a manner that is worthy of the sacrifices everyday Americans are making across this country.
- Doug

Keeping up with the Facts

To stay up-to-date on new information relating to COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control [[link removed]] and Alabama Department of Public Health [[link removed]] websites as new recommendations and news become available.

Most importantly, we need to work together and be responsible to slow the spread of COVID-19. This means practicing social distancing and staying home from school or work if you feel ill. Remember to wash your hands often, avoid large crowds, and disinfect frequently used surfaces often.

If we all do our part now to stop the pandemic from getting worse, we will be better off in the coming months.
Thank you for taking the time to read these updates and please stay safe!
- Team Doug

STAY UP TO DATE [[link removed]]
PAID FOR BY DOUG JONES FOR SENATE COMMITTEE
PO Box 131025 Birmingham, AL 35213
This message was sent to: [email protected].
Contributions or gifts to Doug Jones for Senate Committee are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
An individual or non-multicandidate federal PAC may contribute a maximum of $2,800 per election. A multi-candidate Federal PAC may contribute a maximum of $5,000 per election. The 2020 Primary and 2020 General elections are separate elections. Contributions from corporations, labor organization treasury funds, foreign nationals, and federal government contractors are prohibited. Contributions must be made from the contributor’s own funds, not those of another and contributors may not be reimbursed by any other person or entity.
Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle.
We believe that emails are a crucial way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters like you. However, if you’d prefer to receive fewer emails, you can click here [[link removed]] . If you would like to unsubscribe, click here [[link removed]] . Thanks for your support!
[images/spacer.gif]