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Small businesses are the heartbeat of the American economy, and they are suffering right now at no fault of their own. As a small business owner for over 50 years, I know all too well the tough decisions that our small business owners are being forced to make during this trying time.
America is currently facing an unprecedented pandemic that has upended much of our normal routines and touched every aspect of our society. Schools are finishing the year online, businesses are forced to close their storefronts, and most all events have been canceled for the foreseeable future. These drastic measures are necessary to stopping the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring the influx of patients does not overwhelm our healthcare system.
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