The
coronavirus, or COVID-19, has captured the attention and worry of many
Americans across the country. Rightfully so, many Idahoans and
Americans are concerned about what they can do to stay safe and
healthy and reduce the spread of the virus. Many others are worried
about the long-term economic impacts this global pandemic will have on
our country, our state and on individual households. I remain in
Washington, D.C., to continue my work for Idahoans and to help answer
some lingering questions and ease those concerns.
I am following the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on hygiene practices.
Effective Friday, March 14, my Washington, D.C., office moved to
teleworking options, allowing my staff to work from home in order to reduce
the spread of COVID19 in the capital region. My state staff
have been instructed to take additional precautions in my regional
offices, including but not limited to, limiting public and in-person
interactions, and expanding telework options where necessary and
possible. The work for Idahoans continues, and my staff are readily
available to address your concerns.
Below
is my most recent statement regarding emergency legislation, as well as
additional information and resources constituents may find
helpful. I will send regular updates to constituents through this
newsletter platform as additional information becomes available. You can
see all of my previous statements, as well as find additional helpful
information by visiting my website at https://www.crapo.senate.gov/services/covid19 for up-to-date
information.
My
March 18 Statment On "Phase Two" of Coronavirus Emergency
Legislation
Over the last several
weeks, America has been faced with the uncertainty of the risks,
transmission and effects of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. At the
national, state, local and even household level, this pandemic has
challenged our sense of normalcy and it has tested every institution of daily
life we know. Earlier this month, I voted to support funding
that would help bolster states’ responses to the virus, advance
research to develop a vaccine, fund community health centers and provide
for other emergency response mechanisms. On Wednesday, March
18, I voted to support broad, bipartisan emergency legislation that will
provide relief to many American families facing financial
hardships.
I continue to thank those
within the health care system and others on the frontlines of battling
the coronavirus for their dedication to treating patients and working
to find a life-saving vaccine.
The
American people are resilient, and we will see the end of this
challenge as we continue to work together. In the meantime, I
encourage Idahoans and all Americans to take prudent measures to help stop the
spread of this virus by adhering to updated guidance from our public
health experts at the CDC and the White House.
Now, our strong underlying economy needs our help, and I will
continue working with my Senate colleagues and the Administration to
move forward to assist workers, families and small businesses who face
financial fallout during this extraordinarily difficult
time.
I
Discussed Plans for "Phase Three" of Coronavirus Emergency
Legislation
Phase three of coronavirus
legislation in the Senate is aimed at keeping jobs long-term.
Phase three legislation from the Senate will focus on long-term
economic needs. Watch my radio interview with Neal Larson by clicking
HERE.
CDC
Guidance as of March 16, 2020
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