The Senate may vote soon to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF).
While there is bipartisan support to replenish the RRF, there remains philosophic differences on whether to pay for the federal dollars with “new” federal spending, or to instead reallocate funds in existing COVID programs. This lack of agreement may mean that the votes fail due to lack of bipartisan support.
The RRF was created during an emergency, and replenishing the fund should be considered an emergency as well. The 177,000 restaurants in desperate need of the RRF should not be hostages in battles over government spending.
It is unclear if a compromise can be bridged, but with the prospect of a final vote on RRF in the Senate, this is likely our last opportunity to press Congress to act.
You have answered the call each time on this issue. Please join us one last time in sharing your views with your Senators.
