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| Dear John,
Like so many members of our community, my heart is heavy as we strive to create that more equitable and just union. As our elected Representative, I am listening and taking what I hear back to Washington so together we can address the racial inequality plaguing our systems.
In case you missed my recent message about racial inequality in America, you can read my full thoughts here. It has been so important to be amongst our community at this time, marching and standing up for Black men and women who have for far too long been the victims of police brutality. I will continue to update you on changes we're making at the Federal level to address this unjust inequity. The time to act is now.
As we all know, our community is facing many challenges at this time, so I also wanted to share important updates regarding the economic and physical health of our Commonwealth. In This E-Newsletter You Will Find: Important Announcements and Resources — Including the latest number of COVID-19 cases in our Commonwealth, guidance for yellow phase, and details regarding our upcoming town hall, which will focus on educational resources for parents What We're Working On — Including helping cities like Reading access federal funding, a bipartisan effort to address our national debt, and addressing racial inequality in America Need Help? — Including updates to PPP loans for small business owners, a new way people are receiving their Economic Impact Payment (EIP), and more
PA COVID-19 Cases Update as of June 5th at 12:30PM
** Does not include anti-body testing ***While fatality data by age group is not yet reported, we know that 57% of hospitalizations are attributed to Pennsylvanians 65+ Visit the PA Department of Health's website for the most up-to-date information, including a comprehensive data spreadsheet. As many of you are aware, both Chester and Berks counties are now in yellow phase! As we return to work, the PA Department of Labor & Industry shared this guidance to keep our coworkers and families safe. To see the governor's full reopening plan, click here. Upcoming Coronavirus Virtual Town HallNext week, I will host my 9th Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall, which will focus on educational resources for parents and families. This summer may look different than most, and I want to make sure we're providing families with great educational resources that children can utilize and spend time with when they're out of school. This will be a Facebook Live event, and we'll be taking your questions throughout.
I'm grateful to be joined by two accomplished women, Dr. Carla Hayden and Jessica Rosenworcel.
Securing Federal Funding for Our Local Community
Last week, I was proud to announce that the City of Reading has been awarded nearly $200,000 in federal grants, through the CARES Act, to assist in its effort to contain, mitigate the spread of, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the beginning, I have been clear that a successful response to this pandemic would require the coordinate of local, state, and federal officials. I’m grateful to Mayor Moran for his proactive measures. We are in this together, and, as we move towards reopening, we must continue to be vigilant and holistic in our response to this virus at every level. Advocating for Smart Investments and a Balanced Budget
The COVID-19 has been both a health and economic crisis across our country. While there are still many unknowns about what the future of this virus holds, what should be clear to us all is that our top priority must be the safety of our citizenry. That is why we have proposed and passed robust legislation to deliver the necessary aid, both health and economic, to the American people. I joined a bipartisan effort to ensure we continue down this path of necessary relief. When the crisis abates, we as a Congress must collective address the budget and work deliberately towards medium- and long-term deficit reduction.
Guidance for our communities is changing daily, so we want to be sure you have the most up-to-date information. We asked our response teams to update their most frequently asked question. Here's what they said: Protecting Small Businesses"I'm a small business owner in Reading. What local resources are available to help me?"
"I'm a small business owner worried about qualifying for PPP loan forgiveness. What is Congress doing to help?"
I am here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] and a member of my rapid response team will answer your questions or connect you with someone who can. Navigating Unemployment Compensation"I received an unemployment check, but I never filed. Has my identity been compromised?"
I am here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] and a member of my team will answer your questions or connect you with someone who can. Receiving Taxes and Rebates"I received a MetaBank debit card in the mail, and the letter says my Economic Impact Payment (EIP) is loaded to the card. Is this a scam?"
"I haven't received my Economic Impact Payment (EIP) yet, what should I do?"
I am here to help. Please reach out to [email protected] and a member of my team will answer your questions or connect you with someone who can. Our website is always a resource for you and your family. Whether you are looking for ways to help others, information on filing your taxes, or ideas to keep your children engaged in academics, you'll find what you're looking for at houlahan.house.gov. Or, if you'd rather talk with our staff, give us a call at (202) 225-4315. Recently, we've archived all of our e-newsletters on our website. To view all of our weekly updates, click here.
We want to hear from you. Please stay in touch and let us know what you thought of this e-newsletter. You can call one of our offices or fill out our contact form. As always, please subscribe to this e-newsletter to keep up with what is happening regarding coronavirus, our many events, and the work we're doing for Pennsylvanians. Feel free to pass this link along to friends of our community as well so they can keep in touch too. We're all in this together. Respectfully,
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