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. @SenKamalaHarris has been focused on a number of key issues and impacted communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are a few of her actions in recent weeks to demand accountability from the Trump administration and get support to communities:
Shared some of the BILLS Sen. Harris has introduced in response to this pandemic yesterday. Thread on that here: https://twitter.com/MeaghanBLynch/status/1260025018349613056
COVID-19 has exacerbated health disparities in Tribal and Native communities and medical facilities are struggling to respond. Last week, Kamala Harris led over 50 of her colleagues in requesting more funding for these facilities in the next aid package. https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/lawmakers-clinics-serving-native-people-are-teetering-K6L2uNEbzkKDZIeyqart5w
In response to the surge in discrimination and hate crimes against Asian Americans and other minority groups, @SenKamalaHarris & @DickDurbin called for the next aid package to include funding to combat hate-motivated violence and ensure public safety in our neighborhoods.
On May 1, @SenKamalaHarris & @SenFeinstein joined forces to demand answers from the SBA and Treasury Department after the agencies’ repeated failure to get sufficient financial aid to California’s small businesses. https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/harris-demands-answers-on-administrations-failures-to-support-california-small-businesses-amid-covd-19-pandemic_-
From the beginning, @SenKamalaHarris has demanded the DOJ and Bureau of Prisons prioritize the health and safety of incarcerated individuals during this crisis. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/488515-harris-pushes-for-release-of-low-risk-federal-prisoners-amid-coronavirus
More on this point: Just Friday, KDH spoke directly with the warden at Terminal Island prison in CA, which sadly has been hit hard by COVID-19. https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris/status/1258850298799497225
Sen. Harris has also called for an official investigation into treatment of detained persons at Otay Mesa Detention Center following the COVID-19 outbreak at this facility. https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/nation/sen-kamala-harris-calls-for-investigation-into-california-migrant-detention-center/article_436ffc55-00ec-563a-be8c-87b5416d6318.html
Last month, @SenKamalaHarris & @CoryBooker demanded DOJ implement police training for all law enforcement during the pandemic. This came after reports of Black men being targeted by law enforcement while following the CDC’s guidance to wear face coverings. https://www.blackenterprise.com/sens-kamala-harris-cory-booker-call-for-police-bias-training-over-concerns-of-blacks-wearing-face-masks/
. @SenKamalaHarris & @RepTedDeutch teamed up to push for more funding for public defenders to ensure integrity in our justice system throughout the COVID-19 crisis (Harris & Deutch are also partners on the EQUAL Defense Act!) https://www.floridadaily.com/ted-deutch-kamala-harris-want-more-federal-funds-for-public-defenders-during-coronavirus-pandemic/
Last month, @SenKamalaHarris, @SenSherrodBrown, @RepPressley & @RepGregoryMeeks called on SBA and Treasury Department to ensure that minority-owned businesses are not shut out of the Paycheck Protection Program. https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/sen-harris-leads-call-to-ensure-minority-owned-businesses-paycheck-protection
Over a month ago, @SenKamalaHarris called for the suspension of credit card interest fees and penalties until this pandemic is over. https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article241873241.html
