EmailTemplate-Responsive <[link removed]> Coronavirus Update
April 24th
Dear John??
Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, I have been greatly concerned
with how restrictions would stifle the economy in our state and in the entire
country. It?s no secret that the economic impacts have been troubling, but I am
happy to report two promising actions that happened this past week. As I?m sure
you know, Wednesday I traveled to Washington to vote on a replenishment bill
for the Paycheck Protection Program. The bill secured $310 billion that will go
directly to small businesses through the PPP, and that is great news.
Additionally, earlier in the week I sent a letter to Governor Ivey, outlining
my recommendations on how and when it would be appropriate to reopen business
and normal activities in Alabama. All of this translates into a growing
optimism, as I remain hopeful that we can return to normal sooner rather than
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PPP Vote
After partisan politics stalled negotiations, Congress finally passed
additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program yesterday. This is
something that should have been done last week before the program ran out of
money, but it?s good news that the program is now replenished. The $310 billion
will be vitally important as we move into the last week of April, as a
substantial number of businesses have been applying for PPP relief. Secretary
Mnuchin stated that through the first 14 days of this program, 14 years? worth
of requests were processed ? that is a staggering number.
Although this program is not perfect, it?s obvious that it is working. Small
businesses need our help now and will continue to need our help even as we
begin to reopen the economy. The gradual move back into economic normalcy will
not start with immediate prosperity for small businesses across the state, so
the PPP will remain a vital component moving forward.
Letter to Governor Ivey
As a member of Governor Ivey?s ?Getting Alabama Back 2 Work? Task Force, it
is my responsibility to provide the Governor with information about our
district and represent the broader feelings of how and when we should get back
to work. After consulting with thirteen local business owners, directors of the
twenty-six Chambers of Commerce in the district, individual members in those
Chambers, and hospital administrators, I sent my recommendations to the
Governor.
Included in my letter were findings from a survey we sent out to business
owners across the district. We found that 64% of those who responded are
prepared to get back to work immediately and want businesses to reopen starting
on May 1. Additionally, the responses showed overwhelming support of enhanced
sanitary measures, such as continuing social distancing, wearing masks,
frequent sanitation of surfaces, hand washing stations, and more. I know the
Governor will take these findings, and my recommendations, seriously as she
builds a plan to reopen Alabama.
If you would like to read the full letter I sent, you can do that by clicking
here
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COVID-19 Numbers
As of now there are over 2.6 million confirmed Coronavirus cases around the
world, over 5,000 of which are right here in our state. Although this number
get incrementally higher each day, the spread of the virus is slowing down.
This is great news as we discuss how and when to reopen Alabama and the rest of
the country.
However, we must continue to care for those infected by COVID-19 and take
care of the health providers who are working tirelessly during this pandemic.
As I mentioned earlier, Congress passed a replenishment bill for the PPP, and
included in that bill was $75 billion for hospitals. This portion of the bill
will specifically provide additional funding to our hospitals and health care
providers and give financial relief to those that have lost revenue due to the
Coronavirus. It is my hope that these funds are able to help the hospitals in
Alabama, especially those in rural parts of the state, as they are the backbone
of many communities.
Hubble Anniversary
Today is a great day for space exploration as one of the most incredible
pieces of technology ever produced for space flight turns 30 ? the Hubble
Telescope. Launched from the Space Shuttle Discovery on this day in 1990, the
Hubble Telescope has given the world a glimpse into the great expanse of the
universe, showing us what no human has ever witnessed before. Providing
unbelievable amounts of knowledge to NASA?s scientists and a great amount of
inspiration to kids across the country, the Hubble Telescope is a beloved part
of our mission to explore space.
Making this annivesary even more special, all of the design, development, and
construction of Hubble was done right here in Alabama, at the Marshall Space
Flight Center in Huntsville.
And, if you never have before, check out what Hubble captured on your
birthday by clickinghere
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