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Pandemic Healthcare Access Act

Bill: 116-hr-6338
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Pandemic Healthcare Access Act

 
This bill preserves the eligibility of health savings account (HSA) participants covered by any health plan during the coronavirus emergency period. The 
coronavirus emergency period
 is the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on the later of (1) the last day on which a presidential declaration of emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act with respect to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) is in effect, or (2) the last day on which a presidential declaration of national emergency under the National Emergencies Act with respect to the coronavirus is in effect. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
To temporarily ban stock buybacks until the impact of COVID-19 on the American financial system has ended.

Bill: 116-hr-6339
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 
This bill prohibits an issuer of securities from purchasing their own securities during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period and for 120 days thereafter. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may terminate the ban before the end of this period if the SEC (1) determines doing so is in the public interest, and (2) provides notice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
To provide for mortgage forbearance during the COVID-19 emergency, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6340
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Debt collection
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal Reserve System
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government lending and loan guarantees
Housing finance and home ownership
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 
This bill provides for mortgage forbearance for single family and multifamily mortgages during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. Borrowers receiving a forbearance must provide rent relief for any tenants during this period. The bill also generally prohibits repossessions of vehicles and manufactured homes and foreclosures during the emergency.
 
The Federal Reserve Board and the Department of the Treasury must establish a credit program for mortgage servicers affected by the COVID-19 emergency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Relief Guaranteed Loan Program Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6341
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment taxes
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Sales and excise taxes
Small Business Administration
Small business
State and local taxation
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Small Business Relief Guaranteed Loan Program Act of 2020

 
This bill 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 employees of the borrower with (1) benefits and wages, (2) technology for shifting to telework or remote work, or (3) necessary items specified by a public health authority to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
SBIC Capital Infusion Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6342
Sponsor: Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

SBIC Capital Infusion Act of 2020

 
This bill provides economic assistance to small businesses affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and it reestablishes the New Markets Venture Capital Program.
 
Specifically, the bill provides additional leverage for small business investment companies (SBICs) by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA), when calculating the maximum amount of outstanding leverage made available to SBICs, to exclude a certain amount of outstanding leverage to small businesses affected by COVID-19. Any excluded amounts must be used solely for working capital purposes.
 
The bill also reestablishes the New Markets Venture Capital Program, through which the SBA, in partnership with investment companies, encourages developmental venture capital investment in small businesses located in low-income areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Small Business COVID–19 Recovery Grants Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6343
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Employee leave
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Self-employed
Small Business Administration
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grants Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to provide grants to small businesses that have suffered substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
Such grants may not exceed a specified amount and may be used to address direct effects of COVID-19, including (1) providing paid sick leave to employees, (2) maintaining payroll, and (3) meeting increased supply chain costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Expediting the EIDL Program Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6344
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commuting
Computers and information technology
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Employee leave
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Expediting the EIDL Program Act of 2020

 
This bill modifies the disbursement of economic injury disaster loans by the Small Business Administration (SBA) with respect to such loans made in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
 
Specifically, the bill authorizes the SBA to increase the amount of a disaster loan to a small business by 20% to cover costs related to continuity of operations and risk mitigation improvements. The bill also authorizes the SBA to make such loans to startups and to waive rules related to affiliation, and it requires the SBA to waive the personal guarantee requirement on such loans made to cooperatives.
 
In addition, an applicant for a disaster loan may request an advance on such loan up to a specified amount, and they shall not be required to repay any amount of an advance if they are subsequently denied a disaster loan. The bill also authorizes the SBA to approve an applicant for a disaster loan that is below a certain amount based solely on the applicant's credit score and to use alternative methods to determine such applicant's ability to repay.
 
Further, the bill establishes a maximum interest rate on a disaster loan based on an applicant's ability to obtain credit elsewhere, and it expands the qualifying events for which a disaster loan may be awarded to include emergencies involving federal primary responsibility.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
STEP Reimbursement Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6345
Sponsor: Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Small Business Administration
Small business
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

STEP Reimbursement Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to reimburse any recipient of a grant under the State Trade Expansion Program for financial losses relating to a foreign trade mission or a trade show exhibition that was cancelled due to COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019).
 
In addition, the bill authorizes a state that receives a grant under the program to revise their budget plan under certain circumstances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
To establish a standard interest rate under programs for economic injury disaster loans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6346
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Economic performance and conditions
Government lending and loan guarantees
Interest, dividends, interest rates

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 
This bill sets the interest rate on a disaster loan issued by the Small Business Administration at the lesser of the interest rate that is (1) otherwise chargeable under the economic injury disaster loan program, or (2) payable on the most-recently issued U.S. ten-year Treasury note.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Rental Eviction Moratorium Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6347
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Rental Eviction Moratorium Act of 2020

 
This bill establishes a moratorium on the initiation of eviction proceedings, except with respect to tenants who have perpetrated certain criminal acts, for a period that lasts until six months after the termination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the presidential emergency declaration relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E327)
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
To fully implement the Initiative to Build Growth Equity Funds for Minority Businesses, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hr-6348
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Administrative remedies
Business expenses
Business records
Congressional oversight
Department of Commerce
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government information and archives
Minority and disadvantaged businesses

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 
This bill requires the Minority Business Development Agency to award a grant to fully implement the Initiative to Build Growth Equity Funds for Minority Businesses, which provides equity capital to invest in minority- and women-owned businesses.
 
Interest earned on grant funds deposited into an interest-bearing account may be obligated and expended to carry out the grant's purposes.
 
The Government Accountability Office shall carry out a biennial audit of the initiative and issue a report to Congress and the Minority Business Development Agency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6349
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business education
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
National and community service
Performance measurement
Small business
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Travel and tourism
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Continuity of Business Operations Support Act of 2020

 
This bill 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 recipients, (2) ensure grant recipients have the flexibility to respond to unique situations, and (3) encourage grant recipients to develop and provide services to small businesses in areas substantially affected by COVID-19. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Financial Literacy Education Commission Emergency Response Act

Bill: 116-hr-6350
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Disaster relief and insurance
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Financial literacy
Government information and archives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Veterans' medical care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Financial Literacy Education Commission Emergency Response Act 

 
This bill 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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Act

Bill: 116-hr-6351
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Act

 
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to administer approved vaccines for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) when they become available. HHS must take steps to ensure that individuals do not incur out-of-pocket costs for such vaccines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6352
Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal-Indian relations
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Indian social and development programs
Minority health
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to deploy drugs, vaccines, biological products, medical devices, and other supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile directly to health programs or facilities operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribes, or tribal organizations. Such supplies from the stockpile are used to respond to public health emergencies. 
 
Specifically, if HHS distributes pandemic or epidemic products (e.g., drugs or medical devices) to states or other entities, HHS must also deploy such products directly to health programs or facilities operated by IHS or other tribal entities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Increasing Access for Veterans and Their Survivors Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6353
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Increasing Access for Veterans and Their Survivors Act of 2020

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include on its covered toll-free telephone number a Spanish prompt and the functionality of directing callers to a Spanish-speaking VA employee or a translation service. The VA must establish a fact sheet and protocol if it provides assistance through a translation service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Assistance Act of 2020

Bill: 116-hr-6354
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business expenses
Department of the Treasury
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Income tax credits
Small business
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 

Small Business Assistance Act of 2020

 
This bill allows a one-time tax credit to small businesses to cover rent or mortgage payments paid or incurred by such businesses during the first four months of 2020. The credit allowable to a taxpayer may not exceed $50,000 in any taxable year. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in House