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Coronavirus Federal Legislation as of May 5, 2020

Below is a list of coronavirus Federal legislation

Coronavirus Federal Legislation continues as the Federal Government prepares to go $3 trillion into debt to fund emergency stimulus measures.  As of May 5, 2020 here is a list of all Coronavirus Federal Legislation to address the COVID-19 emergency:

Corrections Resolution
US HRES 904

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6201; corrects certain provisions of the Second Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis
US HRES 935

Establishes a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Adoption of HRES935
US HRES 938

Provides for the adoption of the resolution (H.Res. 935) establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Commemorative Resolution
US SRES 497

Commemorates the life of Dr. Li Wenliang, who died after contracting coronavirus; calls for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.

Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement
US H 266

Makes amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program, economic injury disaster loans, and emergency grants pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; relates to small business programs; makes additional emergency appropriations for coronavirus response.

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Appropriations
US H 6074

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Establishes the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act; makes emergency supplemental appropriations in response to the outbreak of the Coronavirus.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act
US H 6201

Provides for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; provides specified supplement appropriations.

Veterans Affairs Educational Assistance Benefits
US H 6322

Makes certain improvements in the educational assistance benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations, including the coronavirus emergency.

CARES Act
US H 748

Enacts the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act; provides emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Transportation Security Administration Personnel System
US H 1140

Enhances the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying certain statutes related to the personnel system to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property; requires proper guidance regarding prevention and protection against coronavirus.

COVID 19 Health and Human Services Coordination
US H 5997

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to designate an official within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate the efforts of Federal departments and agencies with respect to COVID-19.

Tropical Disease Product Voucher Program Expansion
US H 6019

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Expands the tropical disease product priority review voucher program to encourage treatments for coronavirus.

Border Area Hazards Preparedness Grant Programs
US H 6070

Establishes grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for all-hazards preparedness in the border area including bioterrorism, infectious disease such as coronavirus, and noncommunicable emerging threats.

Northern Mariana Islands Government Operations Funds
US H 6123

Creates the Northern Mariana Islands Coronavirus Emergency Assistance Act; provides funds for general government operations of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Employee Infectious Disease Exposure Control Plan
US H 6139

Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees in the health care sectors and other employees at elevated risk from exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

COVID 19 Testing Health Insurance Coverage
US H 6173

Amends a specified Title of the Public Health Service Act; requires group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to cover COVID-19 testing without cost-sharing.

School Lunch Act Waivers
US H 6187

Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to grant certain waivers under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to address school closures due to COVID-19.

Emergency Paid Leave Benefits Provision
US H 6198

Provides emergency paid leave benefits to certain individuals affected by COVID-19.

Unemployment Compensation Administration Transfers
US H 6199

Provides for emergency transfers for unemployment compensation administration; includes provisions related to coronavirus.

School Closures Food Assistance
US H 6200

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to provide certain food assistance for eligible children during periods when their schools are closed due to a public health emergency.

Federal Election Contingency Plans
US H 6202

Requires States to adopt contingency plans to prevent the disruption of Federal elections from the COVID-19 virus.

School Lunch Act Requirement Waivers
US H 6203

Provides for certain waivers of program requirements under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to appropriately address safety measures with respect to COVID-19.

Global Supply Chains Disruptions Adjustment Assistance
US H 6205

Amends the Trade Act of 1974; provides adjustment assistance to certain workers adversely affected by disruptions in global supply chains from the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Unemployment Benefits Provision
US H 6207

Provides for unemployment benefits to workers affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

COVID-19 Testing Health Insurance Coverage
US H 6213

Provides for coverage (without cost-sharing or utilization management requirements) under group health plans and individual and group health insurance coverage of testing for COVID-19.

COVID 19 Testing Medicare Coverage
US H 6214

Amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act; provides for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost-sharing under the Medicare Advantage program.

Public Health Emergency Leave
US H 6220

Amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; provides for leave with respect to a public health emergency.

COVID 19 Treatment Coverage
US H 6222

Amends Title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act; provides for coverage of items, services, and immunizations relating to the diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 under group health plans and health insurance coverage within 15 days of the issuance of a recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force or the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Vaccines and Testing Services Coverage
US H 6231

Ensures affordable coverage of certain vaccines and testing services under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

COVID 19 Diagnostic Testing Laboratory Reimbursement
US H 6232

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the National Disaster Medical System, to provide for certain laboratory reimbursement for diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in uninsured individuals.

Securities Meeting Videoconferencing Permission
US H 6242

Creates the SEC Relief to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus Act; permits temporarily certain in-person meeting requirements under the securities laws to be met by using videoconferencing; allows for the electronic delivery of certain documents.

COVID 19 Medicaid Coverage
US H 6244

Amends Titles XVIII and XIX; provides for coverage at no cost-sharing of COVID-19 testing under the Medicaid program and Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Financial Regulation Compliance Temporary Prohibition
US H 6249

Temporarily prohibits the Federal financial regulators from requiring compliance with the CECL Rule by persons impacted by Coronavirus.

Securities Exemptions Expansion
US H 6253

Expands certain securities exemptions to respond to COVID-19; establishes an X-prize for creating an effective COVID-19 vaccine.

Drugs Reciprocal Marketing Approval
US H 6260

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices that are authorized to be lawfully marketed abroad to ensure streamlined use of lifesaving treatments for coronavirus patients.

Indian Health Service COVID 19 Testing Coverage
US H 6261

Provides for coverage of testing for COVID-19 at no cost-sharing for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service.

COVID 19 Testing Medicare Cost Sharing Waiver
US H 6263

Amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act; waives cost-sharing under the Medicare program for certain visits relating to testing for COVID-19.

Joint Release On Coronavirus Report
US H 6265

Provides the sense of Congress related to the joint release on Coronavirus issued by Federal and State financial regulators; it requires a report analyzing the effectiveness of the joint release.

Cruise Line Cancellations Reimbursement
US H 6266

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse passengers for cancellation due to COVID-19.

Business Stabilization Direct Loan Program
US H 6268

Establishes a business stabilization direct loan program and the authority to establish a secondary market guarantee in the Small Business Administration; provides for eligibility for small businesses located in a state or territory with a confirmed or presumed positive case of coronavirus.

Medicaid Allotments Increase
US H 6273

Amends Title XI of the Social Security Act; increases allotments under the Medicaid program for territories of the United States; provides for a temporary increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage for States under the Medicaid program.

Children and Students Safety Response Support
US H 6275

Supports children and students in responding to safety and health risks presented by qualifying emergencies, including the coronavirus emergency.

Advanced Refundable Tax Credits
US H 6290

Provides economic stimulus through advanced refundable tax credits to all individuals during the COVID-19 crisis.

Small Business Microloan Program Amendment
US H 6291

Amends the microloan program of the Small Business Administration in response to COVID-19.

Office of Coronavirus COVID 19 Small Business Recovery
US H 6292

Establishes the Office of Coronavirus COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grants in the Small Business Administration to compensate certain small business concerns for substantial economic injury.

Coronavirus Homeless Protection
US H 6293

Requires issuance of guidance by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness regarding protecting the homeless from the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Coronavirus Homeless Protection Data Sharing
US H 6294

Requires data-sharing regarding protecting the homeless from coronavirus.

Coronavirus Homeless Protection Guidance
US H 6295

Requires issuance of guidance by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development regarding protecting the homeless who reside in certain federally assisted properties from the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Public Housing Operating and Capital Fund Use
US H 6296

Provides for the use of Public Housing Operating and Capital Fund amounts to address public health emergencies, including the coronavirus emergency.

Public Housing Coronavirus Information Requirement
US H 6297

Requires public housing agencies to inform residents of a public housing project when a resident of such project tests positive for the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Supplemental Nutrition Program Requirements Waiver
US H 6298

Waives and defers certain requirements under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children during certain emergencies, including the coronavirus emergency.

COVID 19 Preventive Services and Vaccines Coverage
US H 6299

Provides for the rapid coverage of preventive services and vaccines for COVID-19.

Long Term Care Facilities Access
US H 6300

Provides that under the Older Americans Act of 1965 the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall have continuing direct access to residents of long-term care facilities to provide services during any portion of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) that occurs in fiscal year 2020.

Small Business Loans Fee Reduction
US H 6303

Reduces fees temporarily for certain loans under the Small Business Administration; increases guarantee amounts on certain loans; makes refinancing of fixed assets more flexible for small business concerns seeking immediate financing and relief from the coronavirus crisis.

Small Business Loan Payment Subsidization
US H 6304

Authorizes the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to subsidize payments on loans guaranteed under certain loan programs or made using funds under the microloan program to provide relief from the effects of coronavirus.

Older Americans and People With Disabilities Assistance
US H 6305

Assists Older Americans and people with disabilities affected by COVID-19.

Small Business Contracting Flexibility
US H 6307

Provides flexibility to small business Federal suppliers and to the Federal Government to more quickly award contracting dollars to small business concerns in times of economic uncertainty and downturn related to coronavirus.

Armed Forces Coronavirus Testing
US H 6310

Requires the Secretary of Defense to make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility.

COVID 19 Health Care Requirement
US H 6311

Requires private health insurers to cover care related to COVID-19 without cost-sharing and to provide for special enrollment periods for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.

COVID 19 Relief for Small Business Concerns
US H 6312

Provides relief from COVID-19 for small business concerns.

Emergency Nutrition Assistance Provision
US H 6313

Provides for additional emergency nutrition assistance under the Older Americans Act of 1965 in the fiscal year 2020 to respond to the declared COVID-19 public health emergency.

Emergency Rental Assistance Provision
US H 6314

Provides emergency rental assistance under the Emergency Solutions Grants program of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in response to the public health emergency resulting from the coronavirus.

National and Community Service Administrative Support
US H 6315

Provides administrative support and flexibility to the Corporation for National and Community Service to respond to the COVID-19 national emergency as declared by the President under the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq., on a specified date, with respect to the coronavirus.

Student Loan Relief
US H 6316

Provides relief for Federal and private student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congressional COVID 19 Aid Oversight Panel
US H 6319

Establishes a Congressional COVID-19 Aid Oversight Panel; authorizes 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.

COVID 19 Emergency Financial Protections
US H 6321

Provides financial protections and assistance for America’s consumers, States, businesses, and vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 emergency and to recover from the emergency.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Cost-Sharing Waiver
US H 6323

Waives the cost sharing requirements of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to assist with recovery from the coronavirus crisis.

Small Businesses No Interest Rate Loans Provision
US H 6324

Amends the Small Business Act; provides no interest rate loans to small businesses and non-profit entities impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Coronavirus Related Charitable Contributions Tax Credit
US H 6325

Allows a tax credit for certain coronavirus-related charitable contributions for the taxable year 2020.

Federal Reserve COVID 19 Related Municipal Issuances
US H 6328

Authorizes Federal reserve banks to purchase COVID-19 related municipal issuances.

Housing Counseling Program Funding
US H 6330

Authorizes additional funding for the housing counseling program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide resources to homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to the spread of coronavirus.

Federal Reserve System Credit Facility Establishment
US H 6331

Requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish a credit facility to provide loans to small businesses, including small family farms, during the COVID-19 emergency.

Consumer Loans Payments Suspension
US H 6332

Suspends payments on certain consumer loans during the COVID-19 emergency.

Small Business Financial Assistance Program
US H 6333

Establishes a Small Business Financial Assistance Program to support small businesses during the COVID-19 emergency.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Participation
US H 6334

Authorizes United States participation in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to coordinate the development of vaccines for high-priority, epidemic-potential threats, including coronavirus.

Medicare Capital Expenditures Payment Reductions Waiver
US H 6336

Amends Title XI of the Social Security Act; provides for a waiver of payment reductions under the Medicare and Medicaid programs for certain nonapproved capital expenditures undertaken by health care facilities during the COVID-19 emergency.

High Deductible Health Plan Requirements Waiver
US H 6338

Waives high deductible health plan requirements for health savings accounts during the coronavirus emergency period.

Stock Buybacks Temporary Ban
US H 6339

Temporarily bans stock buybacks until the impact of COVID-19 on the American financial system has ended.

Mortgage Forbearance Provision
US H 6340

Provides for mortgage forbearance during the COVID-19 emergency.

Business Stabilization Guaranteed Loan Program
US H 6341

Establishes a business stabilization guaranteed loan program and authority to establish a secondary market in the Small Business Administration; provides for use of funds for various purposes, including relief from the effects of coronavirus.

COVID 19 Affected Small Businesses Assistance
US H 6342

Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958; provides additional assistance for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Small Business Economic Injury Grants
US H 6343

Requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide economic injury grants for small business concerns affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Modification
US H 6344

Modifies the economic injury disaster loan of the Small Business Administration in response to COVID-19.

State Trade Expansion Program Grant Recipients Relief
US H 6345

Provides relief for State Trade Expansion Program grant recipients relating to COVID-19.

Moratorium on Evictions
US H 6347

Establishes a moratorium on evictions from rental dwelling units during the public health emergency relating to coronavirus.

Small Business Development Centers Grant Programs
US H 6349

Establishes grant programs for small business development centers, women’s business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives in response to COVID-19.

Financial Literacy and Education Commission Meeting
US H 6350

Requires the Financial Literacy and Education Commission to convene a special meeting with respect to the COVID-19 emergency; updates the Commission’s website with tools to help individuals recover from any financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 emergency.

COVID 19 Vaccinations Administration Authorization
US H 6351

Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to administer vaccinations for COVID-19, once available, at no cost to the inoculated, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Foster Care Program for Transition Modification
US H 6355

Temporarily modifies the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Secretary of Labor COVID 19 Response Authorization
US H 6357

Authorizes 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.

Community Development Block Grants Appropriations
US H 6358

Authorizes supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for community development block grants; provides for prioritization of distribution for areas highly impacted by coronavirus.

Federal Aid Requirements Establishment
US H 6360

Establishes requirements on accelerated filers receiving Federal aid related to COVID-19; establishes requirements on all corporations until Federal aid related to COVID-19 is repaid.

Small Businesses Loan and Obligation Payment Relief
US H 6361

Provides loan and obligation payment relief for small businesses and non-profits affected by the COVID-19 emergency.

Emergency Homeless Assistance Grants Authorization
US H 6362

Authorizes emergency homeless assistance grants under the Emergency Solutions Grants program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for response to the public health emergency relating to coronavirus.

Student Loans Collection Halt
US H 6363

Amends the Higher Education Act; halts collection of certain student loans during a national emergency, such as the coronavirus emergency.

Rural Health Care Emergency Financial Assistance
US H 6365

Provides emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.

Federal Financial Cost Sharing Requirements Waiver
US H 6366

Permits due to the COVID-19 emergency, Federal financial regulators to allow for the temporary waiver of requirements that a State, territory, or local government provide matching or cost-sharing funds before receiving a grant from a Federal financial regulator; allows for certain reprogramming of funds to support unemployment, childcare, and healthcare programs.

Small Business Development Center Grants
US H 6367

Provides grants to small business development centers, women’s business centers, and chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Executives to allow telework and create marketing materials in response to COVID-19.

Housing Assistance Fund Establishment
US H 6368

Establishes a Housing Assistance Fund to provide funds to state housing finance agencies for the purpose of preventing homeowner mortgage defaults, foreclosures, and displacements of individuals and families experience financial hardship due to coronavirus.

In Person Appraisal Requirements Waiver
US H 6369

Waives certain requirements with respect in-person appraisals during the coronavirus emergency.

Disaster Protection for Workers Credit
US H 6370

Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act; provides for disaster protection for workers’ credit.

Defense Production Act Available Amount Increase
US H 6373

Increases the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic.

Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act
US H 6379

Provides for the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act; makes emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year for coronavirus preparedness and response.

Federal Insurance of Transaction Accounts
US H 6380

Temporarily provides for Federal insurance of transaction accounts during the COVID-19 emergency.

Federal Reserve Zero Interest Loans Provision
US H 6381

Requires 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.

Fair Housing Enforcement Activities Assistance
US H 6382

Provides assistance for fair housing enforcement activities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Debt Restructuring Disclosures Temporary Relief
US H 6385

Provides temporary relief from troubled debt restructuring disclosures; delays the implementation of certain accounting standards for depository institutions substantially affected by coronavirus.

Emergency Production of Medical Equipment
US H 6390

Requires the President to use authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require emergency production of medical equipment to address the coronavirus outbreak.

Small Business Carryback of Operating Losses Allowance
US H 6391

Amends the Internal Revenue Code; allows for a certain carryback of operating losses of small businesses due to coronavirus.

Small Business Broadband Providers Support
US H 6394

Provides for usage of the Keeping Critical Connections Emergency Fund to provide funding for covered assistance programs established by a small business broadband provider during the coronavirus emergency period.

Federal Student Loan Refinancing
US H 6397

Creates the Coronavirus Emergency Student Loan Refinancing Act to provide for reimbursement or refinancing of certain federal student loans for eligible applicants affected by coronavirus.

COVID 19 Equipment Procurement
US H 6398

Provides for the expedited procurement of equipment needed to combat COVID-19 under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Release of Certain Individuals in Custody
US H 6400

Requires the release of certain individuals in the custody of the United States because of their risk of exposure during a national emergency.

State and Local Workforce Financial Support
US H 6402

Provides State and local workforce systems flexibility and financial support to respond to the coronavirus national emergency.

REAL ID Requirements Deadline Extension
US H 6404

Extends the deadline for States to meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 due to coronavirus.

Coronavirus Reimbursement Strategy
US H 6405

Directs the President, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to develop and carry out a strategy to seek reimbursement from the People’s Republic of China of funds made available by the United States Government to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Kennedy Center Appropriation Rescindment
US H 6407

Rescinds the appropriation made to the Kennedy Center in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

Charitable Deduction Extension
US H 6408

Extends the charitable deduction to all taxpayers regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions in order to encourage and increase charitable giving; provides for loans and loan guarantees to certain public charities.

Emergency Social Insurance Program Establishment
US H 6409

Establishes the Emergency Social Insurance Program in the Social Security Administration and Small Business Administration in order to address the injury concerns of certain small businesses and idle workers disproportionally affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Defense Production Act Direction
US H 6410

Directs the President to use authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure adequate supply equipment necessary for limiting the spread of coronavirus.

Prescription Drug Refills Notification
US H 6411

Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act; requires group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide notices relating to prescription drug refills to individuals covered under such plans or coverage who reside in emergency areas during emergency periods, such as the coronavirus emergency period.

Adverse Consumer Reporting Prohibition
US H 6413

Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act; prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including any adverse item of information on the consumer report of an individual with respect to debt related to a coronavirus related illness.

Pandemic Jail and Prison Emergency Response Grants
US H 6414

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; establishes the Pandemic Jail and Prison Emergency Response grant programs.

Peace Corps Volunteers Emergency Management
US H 6416

Directs the President to detail Peace Corps volunteers to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Sanctions Authorization
US H 6421

Coronavirus Federal LegislationAuthorizes the imposition of sanctions with respect to the deliberate concealment or distortion of information about public health emergencies of international concern.

Temporary Debt Collection Moratorium
US H 6423

Provides for a temporary debt collection moratorium during the coronavirus emergency period.

Charitable Deduction Extension
US H 6424

Extends the charitable deduction to all taxpayers regardless of whether a taxpayer itemizes deductions in order to encourage and increase charitable giving; provides for loans and loan guarantees to certain public charities.

Protect Our Post Offices Act
US H 6425

Makes emergency appropriations for the United States Postal Service due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Health Care Organizations Loan Program
US H 6426

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program under which loans shall be made to certain health care organizations to assist such organizations with anticipated revenue loss or higher operating costs as a result of the coronavirus emergency.

Transfer of Federal Prisoners
US H 6427

Precludes the transfer of federal prisoners during the coronavirus public health emergency period.

National Commission on the Coronavirus Disease
US H 6429

Establishes in the Legislative Branch a National Commission on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in the United States.

Unpaid Meal Fees Collection Prohibition
US H 6430

Requires that school food authorities and local educational agencies not collect unpaid meal fees during the coronavirus pandemic.

National Commission Creation
US H 6431

Requires the creation of a national commission to prepare for future national emergencies.

First Responder Gross Income Exclusion
US H 6433

It provides an exclusion from gross income for certain qualified first responders.

Coronavirus Scams Information Dissemination
US H 6435

Directs the Federal Trade Commission to develop and disseminate information to the public about scams related to coronavirus.

Coronavirus Testing and Treatment Access
US H 6437

Ensures that all communities have access to urgently needed coronavirus testing, treatment, public health information, and relief benefits regardless of immigration status or limited English proficiency.

National Commission on the Coronavirus Pandemic
US H 6440

Establishes the National Commission on the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Paid Sick Time and Paid Leave Provision
US H 6442

It provides Americans with paid sick time and paid leave so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families during the coronavirus pandemic.

Foreign State Jurisdictional Immunity Exception
US H 6444

Amends the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act; establishes an exception to jurisdictional immunity for a foreign state that discharges a biological weapon.

Nutrition Programs Modification
US H 6445

Modifies nutrition programs to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Decennial Census Activities Suspension
US H 6446

It allows the President to temporarily suspend activities relating to the 2020 decennial census of the population in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Credit Reporting of Medical Debt Prohibition
US H 6451

Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act; prohibits debt from medically necessary procedures related to coronavirus from being included on credit reports.

Criminal Background Check Report
US H 6453

Directs the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report the number of background checks conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System during the month of March 2019 and during the coronavirus public health emergency.

Coronavirus Pandemic National Commission
US H 6455

Establishes the National Commission Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus COVID 19 Pandemic.

Child and Adult Care Funding
US H 6460

Provides funding for needed child and adult care so that essential workers can report to work during the coronavirus pandemic.

State Medicaid Coverage Requirement
US H 6462

Requires states to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for certain individuals during national emergencies.

Coronavirus Relief Fund Provision
US H 6467

Provides for an enhanced Coronavirus relief fund for units of government with a population of 500,000 or less.

Coronavirus Relief Fund Provision
US H 6468

Provides for an enhanced Coronavirus relief fund.

Congressional Gold Medal Award
US H 6471

Posthumously awards a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Li Wenliang, in recognition of his efforts to save lives by drawing awareness to COVID-19 and his call for transparency in China.

Price Gouging Prohibition
US H 6472

Prohibits price gouging in connection with the public health emergency resulting from coronavirus.

Rural Health Care Program Expansion
US H 6474

Provides for the expansion of the Rural Health Care Program of the Federal Communications Commission in response to coronavirus.

Coronavirus Aid Executive Compensation Limitation
US H 6479

Requires air carriers receiving federal loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to limit compensation paid to each executive to the amount of such executive’s 2019 salary until such loans are repaid.

Refugee Assistance Appropriation Rescindment
US H 6481

Rescinds the appropriation made for migration and refugee assistance in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; redirects the funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Chinese Manufactured Drugs Federal Funds Ban
US H 6482

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States; bans the use of federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in China.

Homeless Assistance Provision
US H 6483

Provides assistance under the Emergency Solutions Grants program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for responding to needs of those without homes during the presence of coronavirus.

Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period
US H 6486

Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a special enrollment period during the coronavirus emergency period; requires the Secretary to carry out outreach and educational activities for such special enrollment period; requires group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage without any cost sharing for certain items and services furnished.

Nursing Facilities Telehealth Services Access
US H 6487

Increases the ability of nursing facilities to access telehealth services and obtain technologies to allow virtual visits during the public health emergency relating to an outbreak of coronavirus disease.

Charitable Contributions Deductions
US H 6490

Amends the Internal Revenue Code; allows above the line deductions for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions.

Residential Mortgage Loan Deferrals
US H 6492

Requires any payments of principal or interest on a residential mortgage loan that are deferred during a COVID-19 emergency period to be due no earlier than the last day of the loan term.

Graduates Loan Repayment Deferral
US H 6502

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965; provides for the deferral of loan repayment for graduates during the period of the coronavirus.

Public Health Emergency Housing Support Services
US H 6503

Provides housing support services to the elderly and individuals with disabilities living in Federal Government housing or federally subsidized housing during the Pandemic or Declared Public Health Emergency.

Paycheck Protection Program Modification
US H 6506

Amends the Small Business Act; modifies the paycheck protection program.

Alien Employment Period of Validity Extension
US H 6507

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to automatically extend the period of validity of an alien’s employment authorization during an emergency period.

Coronavirus Relief Funds Use Expansion
US H 6508

Amends Title VI of the Social Security Act; expands the permissible use of funds under the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

Public Safety Officer Death and Disability Benefits
US H 6509

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968; provides public safety officer death and disability benefits for certain public safety officers who contract COVID-19.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Benefits Expansion
US H 6510

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to expand for all the States during the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, the program to approve retail food stores to accept through on-line transactions Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits provided under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.

COVID 19 Vaccines and Treatment Coverage
US H 6511

Amends Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act; requires coverage under the Medicaid program and Children’s Health Insurance Program for vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 without the imposition of cost sharing requirements.

Premium Assistance for COBRA Continuation Coverage
US H 6514

Provides premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage and furloughed continuation coverage for individuals and their families during the COVID-19 emergency period and 180-days thereafter.

Rent and Mortgage Payment Obligations Suspension
US H 6515

Suspends obligations of residential renters and mortgagors to make payments during the coronavirus emergency.

World Health Organization Misrepresentation Justice
US H 6524

Provides justice for victims of State misrepresentation to the World Health Organization.

Federal Financial Support for Reopening Economies
US H 6525

Provides the necessary Federal financial and logistical support so States can reopen their economies once periods of isolation have sufficiently reduced coronavirus infection and transmission rates, and with adequate testing and other safeguards to ensure infection rates do not exceed medical resources, and virus transmission rates are maintained below 1 and thereby steadily reduce the number of infected.

Health and Human Services Special Enrollment Period
US H 6532

Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a special enrollment period during the Coronavirus disease emergency period and to carry out outreach and educational activities.

Immigration and Customs Detainees Release
US H 6537

Requires the release of most aliens detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during a national emergency related to a communicable disease.

Federal Support to State Medicaid Programs Increase
US H 6539

Amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act; increases Federal support to State Medicaid programs during economic downturns.

Lender Collection Efforts Moratorium
US H 6544

Establishes a moratorium on collection efforts made by certain lenders against borrowers affected by coronavirus.

COVID 19 Pandemic Reporting Requirements
US H 6546

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to jointly report to Congress on certain efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Terms
US H 6547

Modifies terms related to the economic injury disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration for applicants affected by Coronavirus disease.

Commission on the COVID 19 Pandemic
US H 6548

Establishes the Commission on the Coronavirus disease pandemic in the United States.

Business Loans Due Date Acceleration Prevention
US H 6549

Prevents the acceleration of the due date of business loans during the Coronavirus disease national emergency.

Member Business Loan Cap Exception
US H 6550

Amends the Federal Credit Union Act; provides an exception from the member business loan cap for loans made to aid in the recovery from the Coronavirus emergency.

Relief From CECL Standards Termination Prevention
US H 6551

Amends the CARES Act; ensures that the temporary relief from CECL standards does not terminate in the middle of a company’s fiscal year.

Drinking and Waste Water Assistance
US H 6552

Prohibits water shutoffs during the Coronvirus disease emergency period; provides drinking and waste water assistance to households.

Occupational Exposure Protection
US H 6559

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promulgate an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to coronavirus.

AmeriCorps Volunteer Opportunities Expansion
US H 6560

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Mobilizes individuals in the United States in the fight against coronavirus by expanding volunteer opportunities in AmeriCorps, expanding employment opportunities at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and utilizing the expertise of Peace Corps volunteer leaders whose service ended on specified date.

Wi-Fi Hotspots E Rate Support
US H 6563

PCoronavirus Federal Legislation: rovides for E-Rate support for Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and connected devices during emergency periods relating to coronavirus.

National School Lunch Program Inclusion
US H 6564

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Amends the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; includes the fresh fruit and vegetable program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act as a qualified program for purposes of certain national school lunch program requirement waivers addressing coronavirus.

Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Eligibility
US H 6565

Ensures that low-income college students are eligible for emergency supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Gross Income Exclusion Provision
US H 6567

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: It provides an exclusion from gross income for certain workers.

Health Insurance Coverage During COVID 19 Emergency
US H 6568

Requires group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage without imposing any cost sharing requirements for certain items and services furnished during any portion of the coronavirus emergency period.

COVID 19 Awareness National Campaign
US H 6572

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out a national campaign to increase awareness and knowledge of Coronavirus disease.

Overdraft and Non Sufficient Fund Fees Prohibition
US H 6576

Prohibits depository institutions from assessing overdraft and non-sufficient fund fees during the novel coronavirus crisis and other disasters.

COVID 19 National Awareness Campaign Grants
US H 6577

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants or contracts to public or private entities to carry out a national awareness campaign to increase factual awareness and knowledge of Coronavirus disease.

Taxpayer Net Operating Losses Carryback Allowance
US H 6579

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; allows certain taxpayers a 2-year carryback of net operating losses and to restore and make permanent the limitation on excess business losses of non-corporate taxpayers.

International Financial Institution Support
US H 6581

Ensures international financial institution support for a robust international response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Medicare Risk Corridor Program Establishment
US H 6583

Amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act; establishes a risk corridor program for Medicare Advantage plans during the coronavirus emergency.

Medicaid DSH Allotments Temporary Increase
US H 6584

Amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act; provides for a temporary increase in Medicaid DSH allotments during the coronavirus emergency period.

COVID-19 Data Collection and Reporting
US H 6585

Requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning coronavirus.

Veterans Benefits Debt Deferrals
US H 6590

Defers action regarding certain debts arising from benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a period of time including the coronavirus emergency period.

Veterans Health Care During COVID 19 Emergency
US H 6591

Ensures that veterans receive timely and effective health care under the Veterans Community Care Program and Veterans Care Agreements during the coronavirus emergency.

Coronavirus Relief Fund
US H 6592

Provides for an enhanced Coronavirus relief fund.

COVID 19 Related Business Assistance Eligibility
US H 6594

Provides that businesses with legal gaming revenue are eligible for certain assistance relating to coronavirus.

American Citizen Services Expansion
US H 6595

Expedites and expands the provision of American Citizen Services worldwide during the coronavirus pandemic.

Student Loan Zero Interest Rates
US H 6597

Extends zero interest rate benefits and payment suspension to certain federal student loan borrowers.

Investment Guarantees
US H 6598

Preserves national security by providing guarantees to investors for investments in businesses at risk of predatory economic tactics by the Communist Party of the People’s Republic of China.

COVID 19 Infection Detection Research Incentives
US H 6600

Authorizes the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish prize competitions to incentivize research by institutions of higher education on point-of-care testing for the detection of current or past infection with coronavirus.

COVID 19 Transmission Negligence Claims
US H 6601

Requires a particular jury instruction in Federal civil actions that include a claim for damages based on negligence arising from the transmission of coronavirus.

Cannabis Businesses Assistance
US H 6602

Provides assistance under programs relating to coronavirus of the Small Business Administration to cannabis businesses and their service providers.

Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
US H 6605

It provides additional amounts to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.

COVID 19 Medical Testing Supplies Procurement
US H 6609

Provides for the immediate procurement of Coronavirus disease medical testing components, materials, and supplies under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Department of Agriculture Supplemental Appropriations
US H 6611

Makes supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 for the Department of Agriculture to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID 19 Pandemic Video and Audio Recordings Collection
US H 6615

Directs the Librarian of Congress to establish a program in the American Folklife Center to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID 19 Vaccines and Treatment Coverage
US H 6616

Amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act; allows States to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 for uninsured individuals without the imposition of cost sharing requirements.

Health Care Services Database
US H 6618

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a database to facilitate the provision of health care services by a volunteer at a Federal or State agency during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Substance Use Grants Authorization
US H 6620

Authorizes grants to address substance use during COVID-19.

COVID 19 Materials Translation
US H 6623

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Requires all Federal agencies to translate COVID-19 materials into multiple languages.

Joint Select Committee Establishment
US HCR 97

Establishes the Joint Select Committee on the Events and Activities Surrounding China’s Handling of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Sense of the House On Emergency Economic Stimulus
US HRES 897

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be a direct emergency economic stimulus for individual Americans in response to COVID-19.

Call Resolution
US HRES 906

Calls on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19.

Sense of the House on China Response to COVID 19
US HRES 907

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Expresses 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/.

Condemnation Resolution
US HRES 908

Condemns all forms of anti- Asian sentiment as related to coronavirus.

Support Resolution
US HRES 909

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Supports an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People’s Republic of China of coronavirus and the impact thereof on the people of the United States and other Nations.

Support Resolution
US HRES 913

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Expresses support for frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recognition Resolution
US HRES 916

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Recognizes the heroism of our Nation’s health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sense of the House on World Health Organization Funds
US HRES 917

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should withhold the contribution of Federal funds to the World Health Organization until director-general Tedros Ghebreyesus resigns and an international commission is established to investigate the World Health Organization mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Support Resolution
US HRES 918

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Promotes minority health awareness and supports the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States during the novel coronavirus global pandemic.

Condemnation Resolution
US HRES 919

Condemns the United Nations’ decision to appoint China a seat on its Human Rights Council.

Sense of the House On Live Wildlife Markets Closure
US HRES 922

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all nations should permanently close live wildlife markets and that the People’s Republic of China should cease spreading disinformation regarding the origins of coronavirus.

Recognition Resolution
US HRES 923

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Recognizes the contributions of distribution and warehousing workers during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Support Resolution
US HRES 924

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Promotes minority health awareness; supports the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States during the novel coronavirus global pandemic.

Recognition Resolution
US HRES 926

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Recognizes the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2020, as Black Maternal Health Week to bring national attention to the United States maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

Recognition Resolution
US HRES 927

Recognizes the heroism of our Nation’s essential employees, including drivers, tradesmen, convenience store workers, manufacturers, airport workers, restaurant employees, farmers, energy employees, public utility workers, and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support Resolution
US HRES 930

Supports the resiliency of America’s small businesses.

Recognition Resolution
US HRES 933

Recognizes COVID-19 frontline workers.

Recognition Resolution
US HRES 937

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Recognizes the important role Victory Gardens played in America’s World War efforts; reaffirms their purpose as essential to strengthening food security, health education, and community morale during the 2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis.

Support Resolution
US HRES 939

Supports the World Bank Group to lead a worldwide coronavirus economic recovery effort.

Recognition Resolution
US HRES 940

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Recognizes the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Sense of the House On China Accountable
US HRES 944

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the People’s Republic of China should be held accountable for its handling of COVID-19.

Global Health Security Improvement
US S 3302

Creates the Global Health Security Act; provides for goals, including preparedness for outbreaks of a contagious disease such as coronavirus; establishes the position of Global Health Security Special Advisor to coordinate efforts to carry out global health security activities, including participation in the global health security agenda.

Coronavirus Vaccine Research and Support
US S 3370

Conducts or supports further comprehensive research for the creation of a universal coronavirus vaccine.

Border Area Hazards Preparedness Grant Programs
US S 3436

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Establishes grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for all hazards preparedness in the border area including bioterrorism, infectious disease such as coronavirus, and noncommunicable emerging threats.

Federal Elections Disruption Contingency Plans
US S 3440

Requires States to adopt contingency plans to prevent the disruption of Federal elections from the COVID-19 virus.

COVID 19 Health Insurance Coverage
US S 3442

Requires private health insurers to cover related to COVID-19 without cost-sharing and to provide for special enrollment periods for individuals diagnosed with COVID-19.

Employee Infectious Disease Exposure Control Plan
US S 3475

Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees in the health care sectors and other employees at elevated risk from exposure to coronavirus.

Unemployment Benefits Provision
US S 3476

Provides for unemployment benefits to workers affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Children Safety and Health Risks Response
US S 3489

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Supports children and students in responding to safety and health risks presented by qualifying emergencies; including the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID 19 Unemployment Assistance
US S 3497

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Provides unemployment assistance to individuals affected by COVID-19.

COVID 19 Drive Through Testing Reimbursement
US S 3498

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reimburse States for the cost of operating drive-through sites for COVID-19 testing.

COVID 19 Test Coverage Requirements
US S 3499

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Amends coverage requirements to ensure that no person incurs cost-sharing when receiving a test to confirm a COVID-19 infection.

Coronavirus Preventive Services Insurance
US S 3505

Requires private health insurance to rapidly cover preventive services and vaccines related to the coronavirus.

Armed Forces Coronavirus Testing
US S 3507

Requires the Secretary of Defense to make testing for the coronavirus disease 19 available to all members of the Armed Forces deployed to an area in which the United States Central Command has responsibility.

Disaster Protection for Workers Credit
US S 3508

Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act; protects consumers’ credit from negative impacts as a result of financial hardship due to the coronavirus disease outbreak and future major disasters.

Mortgage Loan Payments Forbearance Request
US S 3509

Provides borrowers the right to request a forbearance on mortgage loan payments due to a declared disaster, including the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Border Wall Funding Transfer
US S 3510

Transfers all border wall funding to the Department of Health and Human Services and USAID to combat coronavirus.

Laboratory Developed Testing Procedures Authority
US S 3512

Clarifies the authority for regulating laboratory-developed testing procedures, including procedures for coronavirus disease testing.

Paid Sick Time Provision
US S 3513

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Provides Americans with paid sick time and paid leave so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families; provides paid sick days and paid leave for public health emergencies, including an emergency with respect to coronavirus.

Emergency Family Relief Provision
US S 3516

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; provides emergency family relief in response to the outbreak of the NCOV-19.

Telehealth Services Access
US S 3517

Increases the ability of nursing facilities to access to Telehealth services and obtain technologies to allow virtual visits during the public health emergency relating to an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Small Business and Agricultural Cooperatives Grants
US S 3518

Provides grants to small business concerns, private nonprofit organizations, and small agricultural cooperatives affected by COVID-19.

Small Business Loan Payments Subsidization
US S 3519

Authorizes the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to subsidize payments on loans guaranteed under certain loan programs or made using funds under the microloan program during the coronavirus emergency period.

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Cost-Sharing Waiver
US S 3520

Waives the cost-sharing requirements of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership for one year due to coronavirus.

Tax Rebates and Business Loans
US S 3521

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Creates the Coronavirus Economic Stimulus Act; provides assistance through tax rebates, certain Federal assistance programs, and business loans for individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Extension
US S 3522

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Extends and expands the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) program and related programs to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Unemployment Compensation Expansion Funding
US S 3523

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Provides for the temporary funding of the expansion of eligibility of unemployment compensation to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Terms Modification
US S 3524

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Modifies terms related to the economic injury disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration for applicants affected by COVID-19.

Coronavirus Related Charitable Contributions Tax Credit
US S 3525

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Allows a tax credit for certain coronavirus-related charitable contributions for the taxable year 2020.

Treasury Assets Purchase Authority
US S 3526

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Restricts the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase or guarantee assets in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.

Chinese Manufactured Drugs Ban
US S 3537

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain a list of the country of origin of all drugs marketed in the United States; bans the use of Federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in China.

Public Companies Shares Repurchasing Prohibition
US S 3540

Prohibits covered issuers, defined as issuers that receive financial assistance relating to the coronavirus pandemic and that have repurchased more than a certain amount of its securities on the open market over a certain period, from repurchasing their shares on the open market.

Small Business Disaster Loans Requirements Modification
US S 3541

Modifies requirements relating to small business disaster loans made in response to COVID-19.

COVID 19 Assistance Through Special Earned Income Rule
US S 3542

Provides COVID-19 related assistance through a special earned income rule for purposes of the refundable child and earned income credits for the taxable year 2020.

Older Americans and People With Disabilities Assistance
US S 3544

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Assists older Americans and people with disabilities affected by COVID-19.

Reciprocal Marketing Approval for Drugs
US S 3545

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; provides for reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices that are authorized to be lawfully marketed abroad, including products for the treatment or prevention of coronavirus or another disease of epidemic potential.

High Deductible Health Plan Requirements Waiver
US S 3546

Waives high deductible health plan requirements for health savings accounts during the coronavirus emergency period.

Facility Capacity Expansion Limitation Waiver
US S 3547

Amends Title XVIII of the Social Security Act; waives limitations on expansion of facility capacity under rural provider and hospital exception to ownership or investment prohibition during coronavirus 2020 emergency period.

CARES Act
US S 3548

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Provides for the CARES Act; provides emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Small Business Tax Refunds Advance
US S 3549

Amends the Internal Revenue Code; provides advance tax refunds to small businesses; provides an employee retention credit for employers of employees affected by coronavirus.

Cattle Producers Coronavirus Disease Losses Payments
US S 3552

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide payments to cattle producers to offset losses due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

COVID 19 Impacted Small Businesses Assistance
US S 3554

Provides assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Loan Repayment Deferral
US S 3556

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Coronavirus Legislation: Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965; provides for the deferral of loan repayment for graduates during the period of the coronavirus.

Rural Health Care Facilities Financial Assistance
US S 3559

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Provides emergency financial assistance to rural health care facilities and providers impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.

Consumer Credit Protections Extension
US S 3560

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Amends the Truth in Lending Act; extends the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents to all consumers during the coronavirus disease emergency.

Federal Agencies Full Time Telework Permission
US S 3561

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Requires Federal agencies to permit employees to telework full-time during the public health emergency relating to COVID-19.

Child Care and Development Block Grant Appropriations
US S 3562

Provides supplemental appropriations for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program, and the Head Start and Early Head Start programs for coronavirus response and relief purposes.

Nutrition Programs Modification
US S 3563

Modifies nutrition programs to address the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

COVID 19 Treatment Medical Assistance Requirement
US S 3564

Amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act; requires States to provide medical assistance for COVID-19 treatment services for individuals who are diagnosed with COVID-19.

Debt Collection Protections
US S 3565

Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; provides additional protections for consumers and small business owners from debt collection during a major disaster or emergency, including the coronavirus pandemic.

Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Fund Fees Prohibition
US S 3566

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Prohibits depository institutions from assessing overdraft and non-sufficient fund fees during the novel coronavirus crisis and other disasters.

Essential Workers Child Care Access Funding
US S 3567

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Provides State funding to ensure that essential workers can access child care during the coronavirus emergency.

Defense Production Act Requirement
US S 3568

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Requires the President to use authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to require emergency production of medical equipment to address the COVID-19 outbreak.

Small Business Broadband Providers Connection
US S 3569

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Helps small business broadband providers keep customers connected during the coronavirus emergency.

COVID 19 Expedited Procurement of Equipment
US S 3570

Provides for the expedited procurement of equipment needed to combat COVID-19 under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Pass Through Digital Dollar Wallets Requirement
US S 3571

Requires member banks to maintain pass-through digital dollar wallets for certain persons, including persons eligible to receive payments relating to the coronavirus disease.

Businesses Care and Assistance Oversight
US S 3578

Provides oversight for the care and assistance provided to businesses under the coronavirus relief package.

Release of Individuals in Custody
US S 3579

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Requires the release of certain individuals in the custody of the United States because of their risk of exposure during a national emergency.

Health Care Tax Credit Eligibility Expansion
US S 3582

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Amends the Internal Revenue Code; expands eligibility for the health care tax credit to workers in certain critical industries, including critical industries that are severely distressed in connection with the coronavirus national emergency.

Employer Infectious Disease Exposure Control Plan
US S 3584

Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees in the health care sectors and other employees at elevated risk from exposure to certain contagious diseases, including coronavirus.

Evictions Moratorium
US S 3585

Places a moratorium on evictions during the coronavirus emergency.

Sense of the Senate On Coronavirus Prevention
US SRES 505

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to provide support to international partners to help prevent and stop the spread of coronavirus.

Encouragement Resolution
US SRES 547

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Encourages the President to use authorities provided by the Defense Production Act of 1950 to scale up the national response to the coronavirus crisis.

Commendation Resolution
US SRES 550

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Commends 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).

Escrow of Senators Salaries
US SRES 551

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Provides that the salaries of Senators shall be held in escrow until the Senate has passed legislation that appropriately addresses the coronavirus outbreak.

Support Resolution
US SRES 552

Supports an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People’s Republic of China of COVID-19 and the impact of handling coronavirus in that manner on the people of the United States and other Nations.

Sense of the Senate on China Response to COVID 19
US SRES 553

Expresses 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 malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities.

Recognition Resolution
US SRES 554

Coronavirus Federal Legislation: Recognizes the contributions of health care professionals during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic.

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Michael F. Arrigo

Michael Arrigo, an expert witness, and healthcare executive, brings four decades of experience in the software, financial services, and healthcare industries. In 2000, Mr. Arrigo founded No World Borders, a healthcare data, regulations, and economics firm with clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, hospital, surgical center, physician group, diagnostic imaging, genetic testing, health I.T., and health insurance markets. His expertise spans the federal health programs Medicare and Medicaid and private insurance. He advises Medicare Advantage Organizations that provide health insurance under Part C of the Medicare Act. Mr. Arrigo serves as an expert witness regarding medical coding and billing, fraud damages, and electronic health record software for the U.S. Department of Justice. He has valued well over $1 billion in medical billings in personal injury liens, malpractice, and insurance fraud cases. The U.S. Court of Appeals considered Mr. Arrigo's opinion regarding loss amounts, vacating, and remanding sentencing in a fraud case. Mr. Arrigo provides expertise in the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, Medicare LCDs, anti-trust litigation, medical intellectual property and trade secrets, HIPAA privacy, health care electronic claim data Standards, physician compensation, Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark law, the Affordable Care Act, False Claims Act, and the ARRA HITECH Act. Arrigo advises investors on merger and acquisition (M&A) diligence in the healthcare industry on transactions cumulatively valued at over $1 billion. Mr. Arrigo spent over ten years in Silicon Valley software firms in roles from Product Manager to CEO. He was product manager for a leading-edge database technology joint venture that became commercialized as Microsoft SQL Server, Vice President of Marketing for a software company when it grew from under $2 million in revenue to a $50 million acquisition by a company now merged into Cincom Systems, hired by private equity investors to serve as Vice President of Marketing for a secure email software company until its acquisition and multi $million investor exit by a company now merged into Axway Software S.A. (Euronext: AXW.PA), and CEO of one of the first cloud-based billing software companies, licensing its technology to Citrix Systems (NASDAQ: CTXS). Later, before entering the healthcare industry, he joined Fortune 500 company Fidelity National Financial (NYSE: FNF) as a Vice President, overseeing eCommerce solutions for the mortgage banking industry. While serving as a Vice President at Fortune 500 company First American Financial (NYSE: FAF), he oversaw eCommerce and regulatory compliance technology initiatives for the top ten mortgage banks and led the Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 302 internal controls I.T. audit for the company, supporting Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. Mr. Arrigo earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Before that, he studied computer science, statistics, and economics at the University of California, Irvine. His post-graduate studies include biomedical ethics at Harvard Medical School, biomedical informatics at Stanford Medical School, blockchain and crypto-economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and training as a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA). Mr. Arrigo is qualified to serve as a director due to his experience in healthcare data, regulations, and economics, his leadership roles in software and financial services public companies, and his healthcare M&A diligence and public company regulatory experience. Mr. Arrigo is quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Kaiser Health News, Consumer Affairs, National Public Radio (NPR), NBC News Houston, USA Today / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Medical Economics, Capitol ForumThe Daily Beast, the Lund Report, Inside Higher Ed, New England Psychologist, and other press and media outlets. He authored a peer-reviewed article regarding clinical documentation quality to support accurate medical coding, billing, and good patient care, published by Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and published in Healthcare I.T. News. Mr. Arrigo serves as a member of the board of directors of a publicly traded company in the healthcare and data analytics industry, where his duties include: member, audit committee; chair, compensation committee; member, special committee.

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