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| http://cuellar.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405995 | Rep. Cuellars Statement on Vote to Increase Economic Impact Payments | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | TX | Henry Cuellar | C001063 | cuellar.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cuellar's Statement on Vote to Increase Economic Impact Payments Washington, D.C.Congressman Henry Cuellar released the following statement in support of a vote by Unanimous Consent to increase the economic impact payments to $2,000: House Democrats and I have been fighting for more direct payments to the American people since the beginning. In May, I voted for the Heroes Act, which provided up to $6,000 in direct payments per household, because we recognized these payments are a critical lifeline during this crisis. However, during negotiations, Republicans refused to say the highest number that the President would accept for checks and would never go above $600 and in some cases $500. Since the President has agreed with House Democrats to increase direct payments to $2000, we now are waiting for Republican leadership to support our Unanimous Consent request. Families across the country are still hurting and they deserve additional relief immediately. I am ready to increase direct payments to save the lives and livelihoods of the American people. I am calling on my colleagues across the aisle to join. Enough time has been wasted. It's time for action- let's vote. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |