Like most businesses, you probably are in dire need of qualified, motivated employees. One often overlooked source is transitioning service members and veterans. These men and women are truly special because they understand...more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—the largest food program administrated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—is an effective tool to combat food insecurity and related negative impacts on health....more
For the last year, the fate of the Public Charge Rule, which expanded the ability of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to deny green cards to lower-income foreign nationals, has been uncertain. In addition to the...more
Update: President Biden signed The American Rescue Plan Act on March 11, 2021- On Wednesday afternoon, Congress passed The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a broad, comprehensive policy response to the challenges brought...more
In his first significant legislative achievement in office, President Biden quickly signed the American Rescue Plan, legislation passed by Congress providing $1.9 trillion in coronavirus relief to Americans and businesses...more
The U.S. House of Representatives on March 10, 2021, passed the Senate-amended H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP provides $1.9 trillion in additional relief to respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)....more
Earlier this month, the House and Senate approved a fiscal 2021 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 5), directing committees to use the budget reconciliation process to draft COVID-19 relief legislation consistent with President...more
House committees drafted and passed their portions of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that Democrats are preparing to pass through budget reconciliation. The reconciliation process will allow Democrats to pass the...more
In Washington: On Friday, President Biden signed an executive order expanding the scope of nutrition assistance programs, an effort to address a growing hunger crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and heightening worker...more
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) supplements the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (the “CARES Act”) by providing approximately $900 billion in additional federal aid to combat...more
After months of deadlock, a $900 billion stimulus package promises direct payments, unemployment benefits and small business aid. On December 27, President Trump signed into law a $900 billion COVID relief package and a...more
Congress passed additional COVID-19 relief legislation (H.R. 133) on Monday evening, December 21, 2020. Today, President Trump is expected to sign the deal, which includes a $900 billion economic stimulus package that will...more
On December 20, 2020, Congress introduced a long-anticipated additional round of COVID relief legislation, known as the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal. This relief bill provides much-needed stimulus to...more
As of Dec. 21, the new relief package will provide direct payments to citizens, extends expanded unemployment benefits, provides assistance for schools and medical facilities, and more. Our Government and Regulatory...more
In Washington: Two public health experts on President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 task force rejected the idea of broad “lockdowns” like those seen in the spring designed to slow skyrocketing case numbers. Celine Gounder told...more
In light of recent postal delays and housing displacements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the related economic crisis and a wave of natural disasters across the country, state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance...more
In Washington - The bipartisan 50-member House Problem Solvers Caucus has drafted a US$1.5 trillion plan, the “March To Common Ground”, to provide coronavirus relief in an attempt to reignite negotiations on a deal before...more
Democrats and Republicans launch negotiations, each envisioning a broad-scale extension of previous efforts to stem the economic damage from COVID-19. Senate Republicans and House Democrats have both put forth proposals...more
How Can States Leverage Telehealth Policies and Implement Eligibility and Enrollment Strategies to Protect Children’s Access to Medicaid During COVID-19? Find Out at a New Webinar From Manatt Health, the American Academy of...more
In Washington: As we reported, House Democrats unveiled their $3 trillion “Phase 4” coronavirus stimulus package, H.R. 6800, the “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act” or the “The Heroes Act.” ...more
As has been widely publicized, the CARE Act includes a provision for one time payments, referred to as “recovery rebates”, of up to $1200 for some taxpayers and certain non-taxpayers. The amounts will vary depending upon...more
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,” or the CARES Act. This is the third phase of federal legislation in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The estimated...more
Senate Considers Phase 3, Aims for Passage As Soon As Possible - With more states issuing orders for residents to stay at home and businesses to close, the Senate failed to agree to a procedural motion on Phase 3 of the...more
As of March 20, 2020, two bills were passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This alert highlights some of the provisions in Congress’s multiphase response...more
President Trump signed into law on Wednesday night the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) following a 90-8 vote by the Senate earlier in the day. The Act provides paid sick leave to American workers affected...more