U.S. Senator Gary Peters is fighting to ensure that Michiganders have the resources they need as we recover from historic flooding in Midland County and continue to face the Coronavirus crisis. From touring flood damaged areas with FEMA with a bipartisan group of elected officials, to introducing legislation to help nursing homes contain the spread of Coronavirus — Gary is getting things done.
Read below on how Gary is putting Michigan first:
GARY INTRODUCES BILL TO ASSIST NURSING HOMES
As nursing homes are severely affected by this crisis, Gary introduced a bill to provide $20 billion to help states, nursing homes and intermediate care facilities contain the spread of the Coronavirus.
Mid-Michigan NOW: Senator Gary Peters introduces bill to help nursing homes contain spread of COVID-19
- U.S. Senator Gary Peters has introduced a bill to provide $20 billion to help states, nursing homes and intermediate care facilities contain the spread of the Coronavirus.
- Peters says, the Nursing Home COVID-19 Protection and Prevention Act would help states implement strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19, purchase desperately needed personal protective equipment (PPE) and testing kits, and support nursing home workers with premium pay, overtime and other essential benefits.
GARY SECURED NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS THE BENEFITS THEY DESERVE
Gary successfully pushed the Trump administration to extend mobilizations for National Guard members who have served on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic through mid-August.
WILX: President Trump extends mobilizations for National Guard through mid-August
- “Our guardsmen in Michigan and across the country who have risked their personal safety to help their communities through this pandemic not only deserve our gratitude, but also the benefits they have been promised,” said Senator Peters. “Ending their mobilizations early would have hampered our COVID-19 response efforts, while shortchanging our troops. I am relieved the Administration will not prematurely end active duty status for these soldiers, and I will continue working in a bipartisan manner to ensure they are provided the benefits they have earned and that we give states the much-need certainty they need during this crisis.”
GARY INTRODUCES BILL TO PROVIDE INCREASED ACCESS TO CAPITAL IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Gary introduced a new bill to establish a program to provide community investment institutions, such as CDFIs, MDIs, community banks and credit unions, in historically underserved communities with critical direct capital investments and loans.
- Senator Gary Peters has introduced a bill that would increase access to capital for community investment institutions working to support small business owners and consumers through the Coronavirus pandemic in minority communities.
- The Community Capital Investment Act would establish a Treasury Department program to provide community investment institutions, such as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), community banks and credit unions, in historically underserved communities with critical direct capital investments and loans.
OAKLAND COUNTY VETERAN PRAISES GARY PETERS FOR BIPARTISAN WORK
Oakland County veteran Rick Donovan penned an op-ed praising U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ bipartisanship that has delivered results for Michigan’s veterans – in particular he highlights Gary’s bill that was recently signed into law that will expand apprenticeship opportunities for veterans.
The Oakland Press: Senator Gary Peters bipartisanship getting things done for Michigan vets
- Gary has consistently proven that he’s committed to the goal of putting Michigan and putting our veterans’ community first. And while there’s always more work to be done, he has always been someone who is willing to work with anyone to get results for Michigan.
GARY PETERS TOURS AND ASSESSES HISTORIC FLOOD DAMAGE IN MIDLAND COUNTY
As Ranking Member of HSGAC overseeing FEMA, Gary joined FEMA Regional Administrator James Joseph and other elected officials to tour and assess the damage from historic flooding in Midland County and meet with local first responders and volunteers.
Read more:
- MSNBC’s Morning Joe: Senator says his state hit hard by virus and flooding
- Detroit Free Press: Peters, Stabenow blast private ownership of major infrastructure in wake of Midland flood
- Detroit News: Lawmakers visit Midland saying flood ‘may have been prevented’
- MLive/Saginaw News/Bay City Times: FEMA arrives to assess damage in Midland County, but notes much of their work will be done virtually
- Midland Daily News: FEMA inspired by Midland’s community spirit; senators blame Boyce Hydro for devastation
- WKZO 106.9 FM Kalamazoo: FEMA assists Michigan’s flood response in Midland County
- WJRT ABC 12 Flint: FEMA, lawmakers tour Mid-Michigan flood damage
- WDIV NBC 4 Detroit: Michigan legislators, FEMA assess devastation in Midland County after massive flooding
- WEYI NBC 25 Flint: ‘It’s just unimaginable’: State lawmakers, FEMA discuss flood relief efforts
- WUOM-FM Michigan Radio: Michigan’s U.S. Senators want more regulation for privately owned dams
- WUOM-FM Michigan Radio: FEMA to conduct ‘virtual’ damage assessment of Midland County flood
