Kentucky Republicans Uniting to Fight Coronavirus
Frankfort, KY – As President Trump and his administration continue to take quick and decisive action to respond to the coronavirus, Kentucky’s Republican leaders are also fighting to protect our state.
“In the face of this unprecedented challenge, it is heartening to see our leaders step up, put politics aside and put the people first to fight this dangerous disease,” said Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Mac Brown. “Even while engaging in social distancing and other important practices to lessen the impact of the coronavirus, it is encouraging to see Kentuckians of all walks of life work together to protect our most vulnerable friends and neighbors and defeat this disease.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act proposes bold action on four urgent priorities: direct financial help for Americans; relief for small businesses and their employees; more stability for our economy; and more support for patients and healthcare professionals. Senator McConnell’s team has also restructured his campaign to deliver meals to Kentuckians’ most vulnerable citizens during this difficult time.
Senator Rand Paul has introduced legislation to streamline red tape and allow more laboratories to develop coronavirus testing, as well as research potential cures.
Congressman Andy Barr is coordinating the effort to secure much-needed medical supplies for Kentucky from our nation’s stockpile.
Congressmen Barr, Comer, Guthrie, Massie, and Rogers voted to pass the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, which includes $7.8 billion in supplemental funding to combat the coronavirus in the United States.
Congressmen Barr, Comer, Guthrie and Rogers also voted to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will increase testing capabilities across the country, and also includes emergency measures to ensure that employees can take sick leave and that children have access to food services.
The President also signed into law Congressman James Comer’s legislation to protect nationwide access to school meals during COVID-19-related school closures was just signed into law by President Trump.
Secretary of State Michael Adams took bipartisan action to postpone Kentucky’s primary election until later in June.
Attorney General Daniel Cameron established an online resource for consumers to report suspected price gouging during the pandemic – visit ag.ky.gov/pricegouging for more information.
Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon has implemented changes to procedures in the auditor’s office to continue serving the public while encouraging social distancing.
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has been helping to distribute meals to children as their schools have been closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Additionally, led by Speaker David Osborne and Senate President Robert Stivers, the Kentucky General Assembly has passed emergency relief for local school districts that have been impacted by the coronavirus since the March 6 emergency declaration.
For more information on Coronavirus, visit the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America – 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Mike Lonergan
Communications Director
Republican Party of Kentucky
(614) 506-3242 (Cell)
