“After nearly a year of this pandemic, Illinoisians have gotten less than the bare minimum we need to recover. While Rep. Kinzinger has been focused on the wealthy and powerful, we’ve been focused on trying to get our neighbors what they need to survive. Kinzinger didn’t bat an eye when the issue was giving tax breaks to billionaires, but now that it’s about helping his constituents survive, he won’t lift a finger. Rep. Kinzinger: support Biden’s COVID relief and recovery package now. His community that elected him cannot afford his delays or politicking.”

“I have been paying taxes for more than 20 years with no need to ask for help to support myself, my 5 children, and my community. This pandemic has been economically harmful for thousands of families that like me, have been suffering from a lack of income because we are unemployed, are drowning in debt with high utility bills, medical bills, rent, mortgage, etc. Today we are asking you to support all American families to alleviate our financial situation by immediately passing a fair package to keep our families safe and strong during this crisis. We always support you, so it is time for us to receive what we all deserve!”

“What our government has done for us during the pandemic is far from enough. With half a million loved ones lost and millions more left with crippling, life-long illnesses, it’s shameful that Congress is worried about the debt ceiling and political perceptions. Illinois residents need survival checks, expanded unemployment benefits, a $15 minimum wage, and universal access to free COVID vaccines. Delaying a fast, full, and fair economic recovery package will only hurt more Americans, and the people of Illinois.”

“Congressman Kinzinger has spoken up for COVID relief in the past. But when the next relief package comes to a vote, is he going to put his constituents first, or his party? He has said he supports bigger relief checks—well, let’s make them recurring until the economy recovers. Now isn’t the time for timid solutions; we need a big package at the scale of the problem.”