Rep. Lippert Approves COVID-19 Response Package of Legislation

St. Paul, MN– Today, the Minnesota House passed a robust, bipartisan package of legislation aimed at addressing and anticipating the various needs of Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Representative Todd Lippert (DFL – Northfield) voted in favor of the legislation. 

“Today, the Minnesota House met in unprecedented fashion to ensure relief and clarity is administered throughout our state,” said Rep. Lippert (DFL – Northfield). “As we buy time for our public health professionals to address COVID-19, it’s important that we’re also delivering resources to Minnesotans who are struggling as a result of the necessary measures implemented to slow and stop the spread of the virus. This bill is a step in the right direction for helping Minnesotans, but much more work remains to be done.”

The legislation passed today includes, among other things, $9 million to the Department of Human Services for food security, $26.5 million for the Emergency Service Grants program to provide shelter for Minnesota’s homeless population, $30 million in one time grants to child care providers, $10 million for small business loans, financial relief for Minnesota’s workers, and the necessary flexibility for state agencies to respond to the pandemic.  

The language of the bill, HF 4531, can be found here. Additional information on the Minnesota House’s efforts to address COVID-19 can be found here. 

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