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| https://mcadams.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=246 | McAdams votes to give families, communities federal help to respond to coronavirus outbreak | 2020-03-13 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Democrat | House | UT | Ben McAdams | M001209 | mcadams.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressman Ben McAdams said actions he proposed to aid Utah families and communities are included in bipartisan legislation that passed the U.S. House today. He voted for a targeted coronavirus response measure that establishes free COVID-19 testing, ensures workers receive paid sick leave, and provides important food access to children and families. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) is a bipartisan agreement between Democrats and Republicans in the House and the White House. I was proud to be part of bringing the House and the Administration together to provide some answers for Utah families, communities and businesses who are trying to prepare for this rapidly-evolving COVID-19 threat, said McAdams. From additional support to nutrition programs for women, infants and children to emergency unemployment insurance grants to states, these are commonsense steps to shore up social programs and economic needs. I'm listening to state and local officials as they evaluate further assistance needs and staying in touch with stakeholders in the public health system to understand what best supports Utah's effective and efficient response to this public health crisis, said McAdams. McAdams said the bill includes $500 million to provide access to nutrition to low-income pregnant women or mothers with young children, and $250 million for more home-delivered and pre-packaged meals to low-income seniors. It also streamlines the process for schools to adapt their school lunch programs due to school closures. The legislation provides $1 billion in 2020 for emergency grants to states to assist with processing and paying unemployment benefits to laid-off workers and provides additional support for states hard-hit by the coronavirus outbreak. McAdams said in addition it allows all employees up to two weeks paid sick leave and ensures paid sick leave covers days when a child's school is closed due to a public health emergency or if an individual or a family member is quarantined or isolated during the emergency. It ensures that coronavirus tests are covered by private insurance and that all cost shares are waived under Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE and the Indian Health Service. The uninsured would also be able to be tested at no cost to them. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |