Huffman Releases Results of COVID-19 Constituent Survey, Calls Out Inadequate Senate GOP Bill

July 30, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) released the results of his online Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Survey, which he launched earlier this month.  The survey’s purpose was to allow constituents to share their thoughts on pandemic response policies, including what additional federal actions should be taken to support constituents’ health and economic well-being in California’s second congressional district. 

“Two and a half months after Democrats passed the Heroes Act, a comprehensive plan for defeating coronavirus and safely reopening the country, the Senate GOP has finally countered with a late, weak, piecemeal proposal that fails to meet the moment,” said Rep. Huffman. “The Senate’s plan falls woefully short of what my constituents need to weather this storm. It does more for Pentagon spending and corporate executive tax breaks than it does for those who have lost their jobs or are worried about where their next meal will come from. I’d like to thank my engaged constituents for taking the time to tell me how the pandemic is affecting them and their loved ones, and what they think Congress should include in the next response to this public health and economic crisis. I know the pandemic and economic crisis is far from over, and I will continue working hard to obtain more relief for families, state and local governments, and small businesses—while prioritizing the safety of my constituents.”

The survey was completed by over 7,400 respondents. Full results of Rep. Huffman’s Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Survey are as follows:  

Have you been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes, very much

27.09%

Yes, somewhat

44.13%

No, not at all

28.14%

 

 

 

 

Are you more concerned about you or your loved ones getting COVID-19 or your economic security?

Concerned about getting COVID-19

74.09%

Concerned about economic security

24.65%

 

 

 

 

Should federal support programs have a deadline or continue until new cases decrease?

Programs should continue until the pandemic is over

68.64%

Programs should end on a specific date

16.99%

Unsure

13.58%

 

 

Do you think Congress should provide more funding to state and local services experiencing budget cuts?

Yes

83.11%

No

7.93%

Not sure

8.25%

 

 

How would you like to see the reopening of your local economy?

More cautiously to prioritize protecting public health

81.07%

More quickly to prioritize getting people back to work

12.58%

Not Sure

3.30%

Other

2.32%

 

 

Which CARES Act programs (if any) have helped you or your family? (select all that apply)

IRS economic impact payment  

43.39%

None 

30.45%

Expanded unemployment insurance 

23.80%

Pandemic unemployment assistance 

21.22%

Small business assistance (PPP, EIDL, etc.) 

16.84%

Student loan relief 

7.56%

Mortgage forbearance 

4.18%

Other

3.39%

 

 

Which programs do you think should be extended? (select all that apply)

Expanded unemployment insurance 

77.74%

Small business assistance (PPP, EIDL, etc.) 

71.80%

Stimulus payment 

60.74%

Student loan relief 

60.28%

Mortgage forbearance 

56.06%

Other 

6.83%

Not sure 

5.13%

None

3.22%

 

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