November 30, 2020 4:00 a.m.

Governor Kate Brown and Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are urging congressional action on COVID-19 relief.

A statement from the group said millions of Americans continue to face economic hardship as a result of the measures states have had to take to curb “…spiraling COVID-19 infections, preserve hospital beds and save lives”. The statement said many Oregon families already struggling with joblessness, food insecurity and affording rent are double-impacted by recent statewide measures that have restricted social activities to slow the spread of the virus.

A release said the group is urging federal lawmakers to pass another “…robust coronavirus relief bill immediately; the American people cannot wait until a new session in January”.

The statement said “As we enter what will likely be the darkest days of the pandemic, additional resources to states, local governments, and tribes will prevent layoffs and unnecessary cuts to programs, and will enable states to continue important spending on protective equipment, testing, and other public health activities”.

The statement said the country should come together and provide “…as much support as possible”.