This afternoon, Congressman Van Taylor voted in favor of legislation to provide emergency funding to combat coronavirus.
WASHINGTON - This afternoon, United States Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) voted in favor of legislation to provide emergency funding to combat coronavirus.
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After voting in favor of the legislation, Congressman Taylor said, "Ensuring the safety and health of Americans is a top priority. By passing this legislation we can address this virus at home and abroad. We're expediting vaccine development, assisting local health departments, expanding access to diagnostic testing, and ensuring we have the supplies and resources needed to prevent possible shortages."
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Specifically, H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act provides $7.8 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations for the United States response to coronavirus. The legislation includes:
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$4 billion to make diagnostic tests more broadly available; to support treatments to ease the symptoms of those infected with the virus; and to invest in vaccine development and to procure vaccines when they are available. Funds are also made available for the Food and Drug Administration to protect the integrity of medical products manufactured overseas and identify and prevent potential shortages
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$2.2 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a robust response including nearly $1 billion for state and local response efforts and $300 million for CDC’s Infectious Diseases Rapid Response Reserve Fund to prevent, prepare for, and respond to diseases
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$20 million to administer disaster assistance loans for small businesses impacted by the virus
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$1.25 billion for the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to protect Americans abroad and prevent the spread of the virus worldwide, including $264 million to evacuate Americans and maintain consular operations overseas and $200 million for USAID’s Emergency Reserve Fund to prepare for and respond to emerging health threats
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H.R. 6074 the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act was passed on March 4, 2020 by a vote of 415 - 2.
A 7th generation Texan, Congressman Van Taylor is a dedicated family man, successful businessman, and decorated Marine Officer. Taylor served Collin County both in the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate. Today, Taylor is proud to serve on the House Committee on Financial Services.
