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Washington D.C.—Congressman Denver Riggleman held a virtual town hall with members of the Virginia Bankers Association yesterday to discuss the implementation of the Payment Protection Program and issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friends,
I have been working hard in Congress and in the 5th District to help us address the COVID-19 pandemic. I will work to keep you up to date on what is happening and the best practices for keeping you and your family safe.
On the Hill with Denver Riggleman
March 27, 2020
Friends,
The CARES Act, which is a critical COVID-19 relief package, just passed the House with my support. This package will provide necessary aid for small businesses and the American people. America has the strength to defeat this virus and we will!
Washington D.C. – Congressman Denver Riggleman released the following statement following a death from the COVID-19 virus in Virginia:
Friends,
This week has been dominated by headlines surrounding the COVID-19 virus outbreak. I have set up a District Emergency Response Team in my office to make sure are as prepared as possible and so constituents can receive advice and care.
Washington D.C.—Congressman Denver Riggleman held a telephone town hall Thursday afternoon on the COVID-19 virus outbreak. This follows a video address he gave on the formation of a District Response Team to respond to COVID-19 concerns.
Congressman Denver Riggleman Will Hold A COVID-19 Telephone Townhall Today At 5:00pm
Congressman Denver Riggleman will hold a tele-townhall this afternoon to update constituents on actions they should take to address COVID-19 health concerns and steps Congress is taking to address its spread.
Friends,
This week Congress passed an emergency funding package to help combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19). This $8.3 billion dollar package will be distributed to the agencies that are on the front lines of confronting this virus. It includes funds that will go towards purchasing essential supplies as well as resources for vaccine development.
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This Veterans Day is a very special one for me, as it is my first since I was sworn into Congress. I served in our nation’s military long before I became a congressman- and long before I was involved in political life. I still think of myself as a veteran before congressman.
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Watch the full interview with Congressman Riggleman here.
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