Media
Latest News
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig voted in support of the fourth COVID-19 legislative package which meets the urgent need of replenishing small business and nonprofit loan programs, increases testing capabilities and supports doctors and hospitals.
"Whether I'm talking with a third-generation small business or a start-up, the needs are the same-- we need more relief for small businesses now," said Rep. Angie Craig. "This is about more than funding small businesses, this is about keeping the American dream alive."
Today, U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (MN-02) and Scott Peters (CA-52) announced the introduction of the Stop Health Premium Spikes Act, a bill that would help mitigate the drastic health care premium increases expected as a result of the unanticipated surge in medical care costs due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The projected health care costs associated with providing medical care for patients with COVID-19 will be enormous.
Today, U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (MN-02), Ted Deutch (FL-22), Katherine Clark (MA-5) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced the Emergency Supply Chain Transparency Act. The legislation will ensure greater accountability of federal agencies and private-sector partners responsible for the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other emergency resources under the Defense Protection Act and Stafford Act.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig sent an urgent letter to House and Senate Leadership asking them to immediately provide additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to support small businesses. We also need to work together to provide additional assistance to hospitals, health care centers, local governments and continue to do everything we can to support hard working Minnesotans.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig launches a program inviting constituents to craft thank you notes that will be sent to essential employees and frontline workers.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig pushed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza to improve the implementation of Paycheck Protection Program loans for community lenders, small businesses and nonprofits. After sending the letter, the Treasury has issued additional guidance to SBA lenders in the form of an interim final rule.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig introduced the Small Cities and Towns Investment Act to provide small cities, towns and townships with a new grant program that would allow them to invest in their communities and stimulate their economies following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yesterday, in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Reps. Angie Craig and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) led a letter with 16 of their colleagues in advocating for the inclusion of their legislative solutions to make health care more affordable in the next Congressional coronavirus relief package. In the letter, Members commended Speaker Pelosi for including provisions to lower the cost of insurance premiums in the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act and urged the Speaker to include those policies in upcoming legislation.
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) released a guide of community resources to help families, workers and small businesses throughout the 2nd District as Minnesota fights the spread of COVID-19.
"So much in our daily lives has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and I want to make sure everyone has the resources they need as we get through this together," said Rep. Craig. "I hope this guide will be helpful to everyone in our community. I am committed to fighting in Washington and here in Minnesota to ensure everyone can weather this storm."
Today, U.S. Rep. Angie Craig and 86 other bipartisan Members of Congress introduced theAll Dependent Children Count Actwhich would expand the definition of a dependent for the Recovery Rebates for Individual sections of theCARES Actto include: children younger than 19, students 24 and younger and no age limit for dependents who are disabled.