An Open Letter to Congress as You Respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic:

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pandemic and stand ready to support efforts by Congress and the administration to coordinate effective recovery efforts to the virus, as well as efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens and assist businesses in working through the disruptions and challenges that containment and mitigation measures continue to present.

As you and other policymakers consider measures to control the spread of the Coronavirus and ameliorate its impacts, it is imperative that upcoming policies put into place do not cause more problems than they solve.

I am troubled by recent calls to provide expansive, taxpayer-backed industry and state bailouts that extend far beyond any concrete and particularized injury resulting from the Coronavirus. I am equally troubled by special interest attempts to exploit the current crisis to make controversial, long-term policy changes for their own gain and with far-reaching negative implications for the American people.

I want you to know exactly what I believe you should do in planning our recovery legislation today.

Specifically the following:

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John Smith

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@IWantSimple A big part of our process is about validation and details, but speed to market is also key. Make it simple!

Jane Smith

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Any fiscal response or emergency policy changes should be temporary in nature and be closely tied to the impact and duration of the COVID-19 outbreak. This is a time to deliver swift and targeted relief to those who need it, not to address long term policy goals.

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Such responses should be limited in scope. That is to say, federal lawmakers should avoid approving measures that inappropriately usurp the roles that can be more effectively played by state and local governments, the private sector, and our communities.

Any emergency legislation policymakers consider should include measures to avoid making the already unsustainable fiscal situation in our country even worse, including a commitment to reprioritize current spending to higher impact activities or by responsibly offsetting spending increases over the long term.

Perhaps most importantly, Congress and the administration should reject proposals that include taxpayer-financed bailouts that go beyond the above criteria. Congress should not use this crisis to reward well-connected businesses at the expense of those most in need. Any potential relief to address the disruptions caused by the response to health and safety concerns must be narrowly targeted to the impact of COVID-19, and should conform to the above. We, the American people, demand responsible action at this time of crisis, and we stand ready to help.

I am united with my fellow Americans in support of the efforts to stop the spread of this virus and address the threats to our economy. But I am joining my voice alongside other signers herein to urge you to avoid actions that will not directly help those who have suffered, hinder our nation’s long-term economic recovery, or enable special interests to leverage the crisis for their own gain as they have done in previous crises.

I urge you to commit all of your energy and resources to focus on helping the people who need it most. This is not a time for politics or to allow the need for action to be exploited to push partisan or special interest agendas.

I hope you will consider these principles as you continue your important work on behalf of the public health, safety and economic security of the American people and I pledge my support to do my part in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 as a responsible citizen within our republic.

Sincerely,

Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, Leader McCarthy, and Leader Schumer,

Thank you for passing the latest bill to deliver aid to so many who have been affected by COVID-19. I am, however, disappointed that so many unrelated items made it into the law that was passed.

As you discuss your "Phase 4" policy solutions to further assist many American citizens and our economy to recover—I have a message for you to consider. I appreciate the challenges faced by policymakers in addressing the ongoing COVID-19

An Open Letter to Congress as You Respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic:

Supported by:

Brent Gardner
Chief Government Affairs Officer, Americans for Prosperity

CC: All members of Congress.

and stand ready to support efforts by Congress and the administration to coordinate effective recovery efforts to the virus, as well as efforts to protect our most vulnerable citizens and assist businesses in working through the disruptions and challenges that containment and mitigation measures continue to present.

As you and other policymakers consider measures to control the spread of the Coronavirus and ameliorate its impacts, it is imperative that upcoming policies put into place do not cause more problems than they solve.

I am troubled by recent calls to provide expansive, taxpayer-backed industry bailouts that extend far beyond any concrete and particularized injury resulting from the Coronavirus. I am equally troubled by special interest attempts to exploit the current crisis to make controversial, long-term policy changes for their own gain and with far-reaching negative implications for the American people.

I want you to know exactly what I believe you should do in planning our recovery legislation today.

Specifically the following: