Washington, May 13 -- Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. issued the following press release:

Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released $600 million in previously unobligated FEMA Public Assistance funds related to COVID-19 response costs. This announcement comes less than two months after Rep. Bresnahan sent a letter to DHS urging the release.

"This is a welcome announcement for the hospitals and providers who care for our families daily," said Rep. Bresnahan. "Pennsylvania hospitals stepped up during COVID-19 and did everything asked of them and more to protect patients and support frontline workers. This funding is g...