week or weeky the and a half ago that michigan , but itving that data was underreported. what can be done to address data shortcomings coming forward to ensure we have the best information to make crucial policy decisions. nursing homes are required to report fatalities to the federal government. andonly starts on may 5, only applies to nursing homes and not assisted living medically for less vulnerable seniors. we will not get complete data, but that will help. the lives ofotect people living in these nursing homes. we have to have strict policies about visitation from relatives, strict policies about testing staff and making sure staff cannot go from place to place. and better oversight about infection control. a lot of these were not designed to protect against infection. >> i yield back. >> thank you. the gentleman from connecticut. thehank you to all witnesses were being here today. i am surprised to hear mr. value ofismissing the the provision for state local assistance, perhaps he missed it, but a couple of days ago the u.s. chamber of commerce came out in favor of