March 23, 2020
The Honorable Mitch McConnell
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable Charles Schumer
Minority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20515

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Leader McConnell, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, and Leader McCarthy,
As you consider supplemental appropriations packages to address the impact of COVID-19, we ask that
you include direct assistance to states in the form of block grants.
We are working to lessen the impact of COVID-19 in our states, but we need direct assistance from
Congress. Injecting states with resources would give governors the ability to respond to the unique needs
of each state with the speed and flexibility that is required to respond to this monumental challenge.
COVID-19 has put an unprecedented burden on state governments. States are spending heavily on the
response to the virus at a time when many are at the end of their budget year and revenues are down because
of the limited economic activity. A block grant to each state would provide the certainty we need to
continue providing critical services at a high level when they are needed more than ever.
Governors have been on the front lines of this fight since the beginning, and states have taken the brunt of
the impact. We urge you to give us the necessary resources to combat this complex issue.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

Governor Brian Kemp
State of Georgia

Governor Kay Ivey
State of Alabama

Governor Mike Dunleavy
State of Alaska

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Governor Doug Ducey
State of Arizona

Governor Asa Hutchinson
State of Arkansas

Governor Brad Little
State of Idaho

Governor Eric Holcomb
State of Indiana

Governor Kim Reynolds
State of Iowa

Governor Charlie Baker
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts

Governor Mike Parson
State of Missouri

Governor Pete Ricketts
State of Nebraska

Governor Chris Sununu
State of New Hampshire

Governor Doug Burgum
State of North Dakota

Governor Mike DeWine
State of Ohio

Governor Kevin Stitt
State of Oklahoma

Governor Henry McMaster
State of South Carolina

Governor Kristi Noem
State of South Dakota

Governor Bill Lee
State of Tennessee

Governor Greg Abbott
State of Texas

Governor Gary Herbert
State of Utah

Governor Mark Gordon
State of Wyoming