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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the health care tax credit to workers in certain critical industries. [S.3582]
Extends the tax credit for health insurance costs to eligible national defense or infrastructure workers. An eligible national defense or infrastructure worker is an individual who was employed in a critical industry as of January 31, 2020, filed for unemployment compensation after such date, and is covered by health insurance. A critical industry is an industry related to critical national infrastructure or national defense and is severely distressed due to COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019). The bill also extends the tax credit through (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 03/25/2020

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A resolution providing that the salaries of Senators shall be held in escrow until the Senate has passed legislation that appropriately addresses the COVID-19 outbreak. [SR-551]
This resolution requires the Office of the Secretary of the Senate to temporarily hold the salaries of Senators in escrow until the Senate has passed certain legislation that addresses the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. The funds shall be held in escrow beginning on March 25, 2020, and ending on the earlier of (1) the date that the Senate passes COVID-19 relief legislation (i.e., legislation that the majority leader of the Senate determines appropriately addresses the COVID-19 outbreak); and (2) the last day of the 116th Congress.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 03/24/2020

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A resolution supporting an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People's Republic of China of COVID-19 and the impact of handling COVID-19 in that manner on the people of the United States and other nations. [SR-552]
This resolution condemns the Chinese government's decision to hide the emergence and spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) within China. It also calls for an investigation by public health officials from the United States and other affected countries into how China's actions contributed to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Martha McSally Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/24/2020

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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities. [SR-553]
This resolution condemns the Chinese government's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak, including China's censorship of doctors and journalists during the early days of the outbreak and its refusal to accept assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The resolution also calls for (1) China to publicly state that there is no evidence that COVID-19 originated from outside China, and (2) the World Health Organization to retract misleading statements of support for China's response to COVID-19.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Marsha Blackburn Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/24/2020

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COVID-19 Funding Accountability Act of 2020 [S.3578]
Provides oversight for the use of assistance provided to businesses under COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief programs. The bill establishes a COVID-19 Relief Oversight Board. The Office of Management and Budget shall issue regulations or guidelines necessary to address and manage or to prohibit conflicts of interest that may arise in connection with the administration and execution of the authorities provided under COVID-19 relief programs. The bill sets limits on compensation and bonuses for senior executives of private entities receiving (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 03/24/2020

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple, serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which include the Chinese Government's intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of the virus, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities. [HR-907]
This resolution condemns the Chinese government's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak, including China's censorship of doctors and journalists during the early days of the outbreak and its refusal to accept assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The resolution also calls for (1) China to publicly state that there is no evidence that COVID-19 originated from outside China, and (2) the World Health Organization to retract misleading statements of support for China's response to COVID-19.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia, The Pacific And Nonproliferation. on 04/03/2020

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To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to provide zero-interest loans to minority depository institutions and community development financial institutions to combat COVID-19, and for other purposes. [HB-6381]
Requires the Federal Reserve Board to provide interest-free loans to small minority depository institutions and small community development financial institutions during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period. The board must charge interest on these loans beginning 18 months after the end of the emergency period.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Introduced In House on 03/24/2020

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Fair Housing Enforcement Emergency Act of 2020 [HB-6382]
Provides support for fair housing enforcement during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public-health emergency. Specifically, the bill authorizes additional grants under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program and the Fair Housing Assistance Program, both administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); authorizes additional staffing for the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity to respond to fair housing complaints arising out of the emergency; authorizes the office to carry out a national media campaign to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks Introduced In House on 03/24/2020

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Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020 [HB-6349]
Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide grants to small business development centers, women's business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives to educate and advise small businesses on specified matters related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The SBA must establish goals and metrics for the use of such funds awarded to small business development centers, which shall (1) consider the extent of the circumstances relating to the spread of COVID-19 that affect small businesses served by grant (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Golden Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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To establish a Congressional COVID-19 Aid Oversight Panel, to authorize the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program to coordinate audits and investigations in connection with the receipt of Federal aid related to COVID-19, and for other purposes. [HB-6319]
Establishes the congressional COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) Aid Oversight Panel to report on the use and impact of COVID-19 aid on financial markets and institutions. The bill also authorizes the Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program to audit and investigate COVID-19 aid programs.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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Emergency Relief for Student Borrowers Act of 2020 [HB-6316]
To provide relief for Federal and private student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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COVID–19 National Service Response Act [HB-6315]
Modifies the Corporation for National and Community Service program to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) national emergency. The corporation shall allow an individual serving in a position eligible for an educational award, who is performing limited service or whose position has been suspended or placed on hold due to COVID-19, to accrue other service hours that will count toward the number of hours needed for the individual's education award. The bill (1) deems certain individuals who are required to exit such positions early (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Guthrie Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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To authorize supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for community development block grants, and for other purposes. [HB-6358]
Authorizes additional grants under the Community Development Block Grant program for states and local governments to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public-health emergency.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Stephen Lynch Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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To authorize the Secretary of Labor to take certain actions to effectively respond during the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act to the needs of individuals participating in community service activities under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. [HB-6357]
Permits the Department of Labor, in response to the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency, to increase the length of time individuals may participate in, and the amount available to pay authorized administrative costs for, Community Service Employment Program projects for older adults.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Glenn Grothman Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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A resolution commending the people in the United States who are carrying out essential tasks during the unprecedented time of crisis created by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). [SR-550]
This resolution recognizes the efforts of federal agencies, state and local governments, health workers, first responders, and others to address COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019). It also (1) commends those individuals for carrying out essential tasks to support the COVID-19 response, and (2) salutes the leadership that they have shown in their communities and across the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/23/2020

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To increase the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic, and for other purposes. [HB-6373]
Authorizes additional funds for FY2020 and FY2021 for expenditures under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for medical ventilators, personal protection equipment, and other medical supplies to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The Department of Commerce must report every three months on such expenditures.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Juan Vargas Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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Relief for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Act [HB-6361]
To provide loan and obligation payment relief for small businesses and nonprofits affected by the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Lowenthal Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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State Housing Relief Act of 2020 [HB-6368]
Provides funds for assistance to homeowners to prevent mortgage defaults, foreclosures, and displacements of individuals and families experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020. The Department of the Treasury must disburse the funds to state housing finance agencies for the provision of such assistance.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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Emergency Relief for State, Territorial and Local Governments Act of 2020 [HB-6328]
Requires the Federal Reserve Board to purchase municipal bonds issued in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency and otherwise modifies the terms under which the board may generally purchase municipal bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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Financial Literacy Education Commission Emergency Response Act [HB-6350]
Requires the Financial Literacy and Education Commission in the Department of the Treasury to convene a special meeting related to the financial impacts of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The commission must provide on its website resources to help individuals recover from financial hardships related to the COVID-19 emergency.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Introduced In House on 03/23/2020

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