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Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) voted in support of legislation to assist families, small businesses, and communities across West Michigan as they confront challenges created by COVID-19. H.R. 6201 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act passed the House by a vote of 363 to 40.. 

“It is critical that Congress works in a bipartisan manner to combat COVID-19 as well as the health and economic effects stemming from the virus. This legislation supports the expansion of testing capacity while ensuring tests are provided at no cost. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act takes the important step of creating 14 days of paid-leave for employees who are sick, quarantined, or caring for loved ones impacted by the coronavirus. This bipartisan compromise also provides small businesses with the flexibility to serve customers while meeting the needs of their employees by utilizing refundable tax credits. This bipartisan bill demonstrates that legislation can be crafted that is pro-employee, pro-small business, and pro-family.

“As we confront the coronavirus here in West Michigan, it is vitally important that residents utilize proper hygiene techniques and consider using social distancing to slow and potentially prevent the spread of COVID-19. For the most up to date information, please visit cdc.gov as well as Michigan.gov/coronavirus.”