We all remember what March was like. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer were nowhere to be found. We watched as restaurants, businesses and entire states closed up shop before our very eyes. The...
Combating The Opioid Epidemic
We’ve been working on legislation to expand access to resources for those struggling with addiction. This week the House of Representatives passed three pieces of legislation that will help us build...
Helping Those Struggling With Addiction
1-in-2 Americans know someone who has been affected by opioid addiction. This is a statistic that is all-too familiar for people in our community, and we must do more to combat it.For so many...
Helping Those Living With Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is one of the most uniquely cruel conditions we have ever seen, which is why I believe we must do more to support the millions of families and caregivers who do their best to cope with...
Mast, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution To Increase Glioblastoma Awareness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Brian Mast (FL-18) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) today introduced a resolution to designate July 22, 2020 as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day.” Glioblastoma is the...
Mast Statement on Passage of Additional Funding For Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States House of Representatives today passed additional funding to support small businesses, hospitals and coronavirus testing sites. This vote comes after Congressman...
Additional Funding To Help Small Businesses
Congress has just passed additional funding to support small businesses and prevent job losses. The delay in passing this legislation was simply unacceptable, but with the bill now passed, I want to...
Congress Passes Legislation To Provide Individuals, Small Businesses With Financial Support
Individuals Will Receive Up To $1,200 Plus $500 Per Child | Bill Includes $350 Billion To Aid Small Businesses In Keeping Employees On PayrollWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives...
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARE) Act
Congress has just passed a critical piece of legislation called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARE) Act. This bill will provide direct financial relief to American families,...