Former Congresswoman Val Demings

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

America’s elected representatives take an oath to the constitution—meaning they take an oath to serve, first and foremost, the nation and its people. The president and each member of Congress have a duty to put country before self or party. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Let's translate the GOP's foolishness: "Anti-work" = helping the unemployed "Get out of jail" = the same monitored home confinement Trump's campaign manager got "Incentives" = treating them as human beings "Wasteful" = saving lives & the economy "Wholesale Changes" = vote by mail — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

As people struggle to make ends meet, America’s disabled veterans face additional challenges. The Heroes Act includes funding for veterans whose disability is blindness, deafness, amputees, traumatic brain injury, or who have attendant caregivers. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Why does President Trump want it to be harder for struggling families to get food? #HandsOffSNAP — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @NewsGuyGreg: Just asked @GovRonDeSantis his next step after giving him 5,000 names of people who say they’re still waiting for benefits… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs. Our new COVID emergency relief would extend the expanded unemployment insurance that we previously passed. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Our roads and transit networks are already in rough shape. Now the COVID crisis is causing severe budget shortfalls that threaten further degradation. Congress should pass assistance for states to maintain their basic operations and upkeep. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

@Rabonart Hi Billy, please contact my office at 321-388-9808. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

This is a crisis we’ve never seen before and we need to do things we’ve never done before. The Heroes Act is unprecedented emergency support to help families and communities survive this pandemic and stop a depression. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The purpose of our relief legislation is: - financially support families and individuals - shore up struggling small businesses - ensure continuity of lifesaving services like firefighters - protect essential and frontline workers in the workplace — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

We just passed The Heroes Act. Here’s the takeaway: @HouseDemocrats are going to do anything we possibly can to help families and small businesses survive this crisis. Senate Republicans think no additional help is necessary. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Back in the People’s House to do the PEOPLE’s work. Nothing is more important than protecting the lives, liberties and livelihoods of every person in our nation. Americans need help. Let’s get it done. https://t.co/fESjhjoDb3 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

My Republican colleagues are deeply misguided when they say that no additional help is needed by Americans. The truth is that people are struggling. Either we help, or we risk a new Great Depression. That’s not an option. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The rare and struggling community hospitals that serve low-income Americans are even more critical than usual during this pandemic. @SecAzar needs to spend the funding Congress passed to save these hospitals. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

One of the world’s most respected medical journals says that the president has gutted America’s pandemic response and should be replaced. https://t.co/OtjaVRGk83 — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

The U.S. Postal Service is part of America’s fabric as a republic. It must be part of our future. Our new coronavirus relief legislation includes $25 billion to save the USPS. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @HouseDemocrats: The #HeroesAct will save lives and livelihoods by providing: 🏠Direct cash to families 💵Hazard pay for essential worker… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

We previously passed bipartisan legislation to protect the mental health of law enforcement officers. This crisis is adding new pressures. We have a responsibility to keep our officers safe from both the physical and mental dangers of the job. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Price gouging during an emergency is a low and loathsome act. But there’s no federal law against it. @HouseDemocrats’ “The Heroes Act” would ban price gouging during an emergency. Does the GOP really oppose this? — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

No one should go hungry in the greatest nation on earth. It’s simply wrong. The Heroes Act includes increases to #SNAP to ensure that families can keep food on the table. I’d like my GOP colleagues to explain why they oppose feeding hungry children. #HandsOffSNAP — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Eight Florida prisons have become COVID hotspots. It’s vital that we get these under control, protect the surrounding communities and ensure the health and civil rights of those inside. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

After the 2008 recession, many middle- and low-income Americans couldn’t afford to go to college. The COVID crisis may be worse. We can’t let it happen again. I joined @RepLipinski and @SusanWBrooks to request additional federal support to preserve college affordability. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Glad to announce that my legislation to ensure workers’ comp for federal employees who get sick from COVID has been included in The Heroes Act. We must ensure that public servants who get sick on the job are cared for. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Pres. Trump needed an excuse for his friends who broke the law. He needed a cover for his abuse of power. He needs a distraction from his failure to protect us from COVID. He needs to distract us with something, anything except for the truth. President Obama is that distraction. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Glad to see follow-through on this issue. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

It’s unacceptable that people are losing their homes during this crisis for no fault of their own. The Heroes Act, includes rental assistance and a 12-month ban on evictions and foreclosures. We need to keep people safe and with a roof over their heads. #RentReliefNow — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Only 6% of Florida nursing home residents have been tested, even though the virus has devastated care facilities around our state. This is an unacceptably low number. We’re fighting to pass additional funding for expanded testing, but the governor and president need to step up. — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

RT @RepSylviaGarcia: Escribí esta columna con mis comadres @RepDMP y @RepEscobar: “No podemos olvidar a la comunidad Latina durante la pand… — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

@SenGillibrand Thank you Senator. https://t.co/oLDAuvhvql — PolitiTweet.org

Former Congresswoman Val Demings @RepValDemings

Americans who are struggling with rent during this economic crisis need our immediate help. I’m glad to report that legislation I cosponsored to help renters with up to two years of rent (and six months back-rent) has been included in The Heroes Act. #RentReliefNow — PolitiTweet.org