Washington, DC- President Biden is insistent that Congress must spend close to $2 trillion in further stimulus in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Any relief must be targeted and aimed at rebuilding our economy and defeating the virus. Congressman Tom Rice (R-SC) and his Ways and Means GOP Committee Colleagues sent a letter to the Biden Administration asking: Where are the jobs in this stimulus package?

“While the federal government has already spent approximately $3.5 trillion dollars to provide relief to struggling Americans, we should not lose sight of the fact that those that are struggling due to the pandemic are largely struggling due to job loss,” the Ways and Means Congressmen wrote. 

“Smart, targeted relief is essential to restoring our economy. Any Covid-19 relief package should aim to get Americans back to work quickly and safely, not include additional pork and free giveaways. The Biden Administration needs to provide an estimate on how many jobs will be created through President Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion Covid-19 package. Pro-growth policies are requisite to rebuilding,” said Congressman Rice. 

Joining Rep. Rice on the letter include Ways and Means Members: Reps. Devin Nunes (R-CA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Tom Reed (R-NY), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Jason Smith (R-MO), Kevin Brady (R-TX), David Schweikert (R-AZ), Jackie Walorski (R-IN), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Drew Ferguson (R-GA), Ron Estes (R-KS), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Kevin Hern (R-OK), and Carol Miller (R-WV).

Read the letter here.