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Coronavirus County Relief and Stability Act [HB-7090]
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Appropriates $36 billion for a Coronavirus County Relief Fund to make payments to counties to compensate for revenue lost and costs incurred as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, a county shall use the funds to compensate for direct loss of revenue due to the public health emergency or to cover its costs that are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency, were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of February 29, 2020, and were incurred from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Referred To The Subcommittee On National Parks, Forests, And Public Lands. on 06/30/2020
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the earned income tax credit available to residents of possessions of the United States. [S.3883]
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Directs the Department of the Treasury to make payments to Puerto Rico for expenditures by its taxpayer relating to the earned income tax credit (EITC). The bill also requires payments to U.S. possessions with mirror code tax systems (i.e., the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for a specified percentage of the cost of the EITC in calendar years 2020-2024.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 06/03/2020
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PROVIDE Act Prevent Restrictions On Volunteers’ Incomes During Emergencies Act [HB-6970]
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To prevent States from receiving Federal financial assistance if such States tax the income of an out-of-State volunteer providing assistance during a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Roe
Introduced In House on 05/22/2020
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SMART Act State Municipal Assistance for Response and Transition Act [HB-6954]
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Provides $500 billion for a Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on state, local, and tribal budgets. The bill also expands the uses of payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The bill allows a jurisdiction to use funding from the Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund or Coronavirus Relief Fund for (1) necessary expenditures related to COVID-19 that were not accounted for in the jurisdiction's budget, including the nonfederal share contribution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 05/19/2020
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SMART Act State Municipal Assistance for Response and Transition Act [S.3752]
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Provides $500 billion for a Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on state, local, and tribal budgets. The bill also expands the uses of payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund. The bill allows a jurisdiction to use funding from the Coronavirus Local Community Stabilization Fund or Coronavirus Relief Fund for (1) necessary expenditures related to COVID-19 that were not accounted for in the jurisdiction's budget, including the nonfederal share contribution
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/02/2020
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To provide a Federal income tax credit for State income taxes paid by individuals temporarily providing certain health or emergency services in the State, and to provide a corresponding reduction in Federal highway funds to the State. [HB-6911]
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Allows a refundable income tax credit for state income taxes paid by individuals providing services as first responders, doctors, nurses, or other health or emergency services. This credit expires after the Department of the Treasury certifies that the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period has ended. The bill requires a reduction in federal highway funds paid to a state that corresponds to the credit amount allowed by this bill.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Posey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Highways And Transit. on 05/18/2020
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The Heroes Act [HB-6800]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Coronavirus State and Local Financial Assistance Act [HB-6705]
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(1) directs the Department of the Treasury to establish a State and Local Government Coronavirus Relief Program under which Treasury shall make monthly grants to states to make up for revenue lost from March 1-December 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and social distancing steps taken by the state and its political subdivisions, and (2) appropriates $500 billion to carry out the program. To be eligible to receive a grant, a state must (1) compile estimates for the revenue lost by the state and each political subdivision,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Peter King
Introduced In House on 05/05/2020
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Flexibility for Localities and Eligibility Expansion Act of 2020 [HB-6652]
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Expands the permissible uses of funds under the Coronavirus Relief Fund. Specifically, the bill authorizes a state, tribal government, or unit of local government to use funds (1) to offset revenue shortfalls that occurred between March 1 and December 30, 2020, related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency, or (2) for COVID-19-related costs or revenue shortfalls of units of local government too small to qualify for direct funding.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Adams
Introduced In House on 05/01/2020
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Small Business Relief Guaranteed Loan Program Act of 2020 [HB-6341]
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Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to carry out a temporary program to guarantee loans made by banks or other lenders to small businesses affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Such loans shall be zero-interest, fee-free loans, and up to 50% of the principal on such loans shall be forgiven if a recipient demonstrates that its employment has not decreased between December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2021. In addition to permitted uses of SBA loans, such guaranteed loans may also be used for purposes such as providing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Angela Craig
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
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COVID–19 RELIEF for Small Businesses Act of 2020 COVID–19 Recovery by Enhancing Loan, Investment, and Education Funds for Small Businesses Act of 2020 [S.3554]
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Establishes measures to provide assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) must (1) provide economic injury grants for certain small businesses that have suffered substantial economic injury resulting from COVID-19; (2) establish a program to make direct loans to small businesses, up to 50% of which may be forgiven; and (3) pay the principal, interest, and associated fees on certain SBA loans, including microloans, for a six-month period. The bill also
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. on 03/20/2020
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COVID–19 Relief for Small Businesses Act of 2020 [HB-6312]
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Establishes measures to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the SBA must temporarily make or guarantee loans for specified uses to small businesses in a state or territory with a case of COVID-19, up to 50% of which may be forgiven; pay the principal, interest, and associated fees owed on certain small business loans for a six-month period; provide grants to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury because of COVID-19; provide grants to small business development centers, women's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia Velazquez
Introduced In House on 03/19/2020
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SBA Business Stabilization Direct Loan Program Act of 2020 [HB-6268]
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Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to temporarily make loans directly to small businesses located in a U.S. state or territory with a confirmed or presumed positive case of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A recipient of such a loan may use the funds to, among other things (1) make periodic payments of principal and interest on outstanding SBA loans; (2) provide benefits to employees such as disability insurance, sick leave, and paid family leave; (3) pay wages to employees; or (4) provide employees and patrons with the necessary
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Sponsored by: Rep. Judy Chu
Introduced In House on 03/12/2020
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HOPE Act of 2020 Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2020 [S.3484]
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A bill to authorize the establishment of HOPE Account Pilot Projects, HOPE Action Plans Pilot Projects, and competitive grants for pilot projects.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/12/2020
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HOPE Act of 2020 Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2020 [HB-6217]
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To authorize the establishment of HOPE Account Pilot Projects, HOPE Action Plans Pilot Projects, and competitive grants for pilot projects.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 03/12/2020
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Tax Relief for Bridge Tolls Act of 2020 [HB-6122]
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Allows individual taxpayers an income-based tax credit for amounts paid for bridge tolls. It provides for a 50% credit for toll amounts exceeding $1,000 in a taxable year, but disqualifies a toll that is less than $11.00 in regular peak hours.
Sponsored by: Rep. Max Rose
Introduced In House on 03/05/2020
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 [S.3263]
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Sets forth requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials, including plastics. The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use. In addition, the bill establishes (1) minimum percentages of products that must be reused, recycled, or composted; and (2) an increasing percentage of recycled content that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/11/2020
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 [S.3263]
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Sets forth requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials, including plastics. The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use. In addition, the bill establishes (1) minimum percentages of products that must be reused, recycled, or composted; and (2) an increasing percentage of recycled content that
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/11/2020
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2020 [HB-5845]
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Sets forth requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials, including plastics. The bill makes certain producers of products (e.g., packaging, paper, single-use products, beverage containers, or food service products) fiscally responsible for collecting, managing, and recycling or composting the products after consumer use. In addition, the bill establishes (1) minimum percentages of products that must be reused, recycled, or composted; and (2) an increasing percentage of recycled content that
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water Resources And Environment. on 02/12/2020
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Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2020 [HB-5674]
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Prohibits the wages or other remuneration earned by an employee who performs employment duties in more than one state from being subject to income tax in any state other than (1) the state of the employee's residence, and (2) the state within which the employee is present and performing employment duties for more than 30 days during the calendar year. The bill exempts employers from state income tax withholding and information reporting requirements for employees not subject to income tax in the state under this bill. For the purposes of determining
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial, And Administrative Law. on 02/07/2020