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We all share responsibility in helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Even if you're young, your actions can still put others at risk, which is why it's vital that we follow instructions from health officials to stay home unless absolutely necessary. We must do everything we can to help keep Texans healthy, and that begins with prevention in our communities.
United States Congressman Roger Williams (R), who serves Texas District 25 which runs from southwest of Fort Worth to south of Hays County, spoke to the Century News about COVID-19 and the national and local response to the virus. The interview was conducted on Friday, March 27 just before the House of Representatives passed the CARES Act coronavirus stimulus package.
Late last week, President Donald Trump signed a $2.2 trillion bill described by supporters as a relief effort and stimulus for businesses and people affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The measure passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday by a voice vote after the Senate voted 96-0 to advance the measure.
Residents will soon see monetary relief from COVID-19.
President Donald Trump signed the CARES Act — also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act — recently. The $2.2 trillion package was unanimously passed by the U.S. Senate last week and by the U.S House on Friday.
The American people have always stepped up to the plate in times of need, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, said Friday afternoon.
While we are facing a unique time of uncertainty, we are also a nation uniquely gifted to rise up when tested. I have full faith that we will make it through to the other side; we have risen from seemingly impossible circumstances before and we will do it once again.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25) today released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives approved the CARES Act (H.R. 748 or the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act).
As COVID-19 cuts across Texas and the country, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams is sure of one thing: Americans will persevere and come out strong.
"This is just another moment in history that Americans step up," said the congressman, who represents Texas' District 25, which includes Burnet County. "If you look back in history, America has always stepped up."
To discuss how each of us can help flatten the curve and hear the latest on Congress' response to the outbreak, I will be hosting another live Telephone Town Hall tomorrow, March 25th at 11:00am CT.
To join, please dial 888-652-0379. You can press "0" to ask a question.
WHO: Congressman Roger Williams
WHAT: Live Telephone Town Hall
WHEN: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 11:00am CT
HOW: Dial 888-652-0379
Rep. Roger Williams
Austin American Statesman
Opinion: Flattening the curve will help us beat an invisible enemy
There is no getting past the fact that we are living in unique circumstances and uncertain times.
As we continue to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our communities, I want to make sure you remain up to date and aware of new developments. I had the opportunity to speak with thousands of you in a live Telephone Town Hall on Thursday discussing the latest on Congress' response to COVID-19 and what we can all do to keep our families protected. I was also grateful to have Dr. Paul Schmidt of Glen Rose on the line with us to help answer some of your medically related questions during these unique circumstances.