City Council · May 19, 2020
R-141-2020
Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19
A Resolution respectfully calling on the U.S. Congress to work toward the immediate enactment of federal legislation to ensure appropriate health care coverage for all residents of the United States during both the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery period.(Requested by Councilmember Parker)
See this item across every meeting →On May 19, 2020, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Resolution calling on U.S. Congress to enact legislation for healthcare coverage during COVID-19” by a vote of 7–2.
Motion to approve the resolution
Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Gwen McKenzie
Topics: Intergovernmental & resolutions
The vote as recorded
Aye · 7
No · 2
Public forum
The clerk’s minutes note 1 speaker at the public forum for this meeting.
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