Later this week, the U.S. House of Representatives will introduce and likely vote on the COVID-19 relief bill, which is supported by President Biden. As the vote nears, however, the Byrd rule, originating from former Senator...more
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On December 21, 2020, Congress released and passed its long-awaited coronavirus relief package, which was part of a nearly 5,600 page 2021 government appropriations bill. The $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus is the...more
On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released an initial list of additional commodities that have been added to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), and announced other adjustments to the...more
On May 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued the final rule for the $16 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The final rule outlines how farmers and ranchers can apply for and receive direct...more
On Friday evening, April 17, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new $19 billion program derived in part from funding pursuant to the CARES Act to assist farmers, ranchers, and consumers in response...more
The Paycheck Protection Program established under the CARES Act provides eligible businesses — including for-profit business concerns, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, 5019(c)(19) veterans organizations and Tribal concerns (collectively...more
On March 31, 2020 the U.S. Department of Treasury unveiled the Small Business Paycheck Protection Program application and additional guidance. The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by...more
On March 25, 2020, the Senate passed a $2 trillion economic stimulus bill, the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The House is expected to pass the bill on Friday....more