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(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) released the following statement after voting against the $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill (H.R. 6800), a partisan wish list put forth by Speaker Pelosi that has no chance of becoming law:

“In midst of a pandemic, Speaker Pelosi has decided to push the American people aside and put her agenda first. This $3 trillion coronavirus bill is not focused on coming together to get through this health care crisis, but rather, it is a platform for the far left to increase the size and scope of the federal government. This bill has no chance of becoming law, yet Speaker Pelosi continues to move it forward instead of working on impactful legislation that puts the American people first.”

Background

Anti-work Provisions

·       Will make economic recovery more difficult by making it more profitable for individuals to not work

Prisoner Release

·       Provides get-out-of-jail free cards for certain prisoners

·       Includes $250 million in spending to reintegrate ex-prisoners into society

Incentives for Illegal Immigration

·       Awards federal funding to sanctuary cities

·       Requires review of those detained by ICE so illegal immigrants can be released

·       Prevents deportation of illegal immigrants

·       Allows illegal immigrants to collect Economic Impact Payments

Wasteful Spending

·       $125 million to Nation Science Foundation

·       $50 million to Legal Services Corporation

·       $50 million to the EPA

·       $40 million to U.S. Geological Society

Wholesale Election Law Changes

·       Federalizes the entire election process and takes power away from the states

·       Calls for mailed absentee ballots to be sent to every voter permanently

·       Codifies ballot harvesting

·       Enacts national vote by mail

·       Prevents states from having voter ID requirements