Washington state members of Congress teamed up to urge Boeing to take relief aid while the company is suspending operations due to the coronavirus pandemic devastating the industry.

Boeing requested $60 billion in financial relief in March. The coronavirus relief package Congress passed later that month included $454 billion in loans for businesses, including $17 billion for businesses critical to maintaining national security, like Boeing.

“However, we are disappointed to read reports that you are now considering forgoing the relief Boeing requested,” Washington Democratic Reps. Rick Larsen Richard (Rick) Ray LarsenDemocratic lawmaker calls for stronger focus on trade leverage to raise standards The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Biden, Harris launch Trump offensive in first joint appearance The Hill's 12:30 Report: Biden, Harris's first day as running mates MORE, Denny Heck Dennis (Denny) Lynn HeckExclusive: Guccifer 2.0 hacked memos expand on Pennsylvania House races Heck enjoys second political wind Incoming lawmaker feeling a bit overwhelmed MORE, Derek Kilmer Derek Christian KilmerClark rolls out endorsements in assistant Speaker race Pelosi digs in as pressure builds for COVID-19 deal Pelosi axes idea of Saturday vote on additional COVID relief MORE, Kim Schrier Kimberly (Kim) Merle SchrierPelosi: House will stay in session until agreement is reached on coronavirus relief Washington Rep. Kim Schrier wins primary US ill-prepared for coronavirus-fueled mental health crisis MORE, Pramila Jayapal Pramila JayapalDHS opens probe into allegations at Georgia ICE facility Progressive Caucus co-chair: Whistleblower complaint raises questions about 'entire detention system' Buttigieg, former officials added to Biden's transition team MORE, Suzan DelBene Suzan Kay DelBeneDemocrats say affordable housing would be a top priority in a Biden administration On The Money: McConnell not certain about fifth coronavirus package | States expected to roll out unemployment boost in late August | Navarro blasts 'stupid' Kodak execs On The Money: Economists flabbergasted after Congress leaves with no deal | Markets rise as the economy struggles | Retail sales slow in July MORE and Adam Smith David (Adam) Adam SmithWhen 'Buy American' and common sense collide Overnight Defense: Marine Corps brushes off criticism of Marines' appearance in GOP convention video | US troops injured in collision with Russian vehicle in Syria | Dems ask for probe of Vindman retaliation allegations Democrats press Pentagon watchdog to probe allegations of retaliation against Vindman brothers MORE wrote to Boeing CEO David Calhoun on Monday.

Boeing was already in a fragile state before global travel was nearly halted. The company grounded its 737 Max jets and endured setbacks to fixing and delivering KC-46 military tankers for the Pentagon.

However, Calhoun doesn’t want to accept the aid if that means the government takes an ownership stake in the company, the Seattle Times reported. Boeing plans to pay employees through Tuesday and then 30,000 employees will have to use paid time off.

“Aviation and aerospace machinists, engineers, electricians, technicians and other line workers are the backbone of Washington state’s economy and communities across the country. We hope the Boeing Company will consider making full use of the CARES Act’s economic relief provisions to support these workers, local communities and the U.S. aviation and aerospace industry,” the members wrote.

Boeing did not immediately respond to the Hill’s request for comment.

The aircraft maker and defense contractor suspended operations at two Washington state plants — Puget Sound and Moses Lake — until further notice to focus on safety of employees, the company announced on Sunday.

It also temporarily suspended operations in South Carolina on Monday and operations at its facilities in Ridley Township, Pa., last week.

“Given the severe harm the nation’s aerospace industry and hardworking women and men at the Boeing company are experiencing during this pandemic, we hope you will consider utilizing the economic assistance provided by the CARES Act to safeguard thousands of jobs at Boeing in Washington state and across the country,” the members wrote.

The lawmakers also asked Boeing to provide information on if they expect to apply for the financial assistance provided by the relief package, if they will eliminate layoffs, if they will change cleaning practices and if they will assist suppliers and industry jobs that the company supports.