Hi John,

I hope you are healthy and well. I wanted to send over a quick
email to recap some of the details of the COVID-19 stimulus
package that appears headed toward a vote in the House after
unanimous passage in the Senate.

* There will be direct payments to individuals. Couples will be
eligible to receive $2,400 and individuals will be eligible for
$1,200, plus $500 per child -- though these payments do phase out
based on income.
* Student loan payments will be suspended without penalty through
September 30th, 2020.
* Unemployment benefits will give jobless workers an extra $600 a
week for four months, on top of whatever their state benefits
already allocate.
* There will also be a new pandemic unemployment assistance
program which will provide benefits to gig workers or contractors
who aren’t typically covered by unemployment insurance.
* Billions of dollars directed to help hospitals to ensure they
can take care of everyone who needs help.
* Protections from evictions and foreclosures.
* More funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, which
helps supply food banks.

These are important benefits that the American people need. I
promise I am doing whatever is in my power to make sure this
legislation passes quickly, and those who need help get it.

These are challenging times, John. But
oftentimes it’s on the darkest days that we see the light.
Through these tough times, we can see the light of everyday
Americans who are doing their part to stay home and flatten the
curve. We can see the light of our medical professionals who
venture daily onto the frontlines of this crisis to help save
lives. We can see the light of our grocery, food, and service
workers who keep the essential gears of our nation turning.

There are likely to be more tough days ahead, but together I know
we can get through this. And I truly hope that Congressional
action like this stimulus will be able to make the road a little
easier.

Yours,

Rep. Matt Cartwright
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