Yesterday, Senate Republicans introduced their version of the 3rd coronavirus-focused legislative package, The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020. This will mark the start of negotiations, which will take place throughout the weekend with a goal of votes in the House and Senate next week. It is a lot to wade through, […]
The House The House is in recess this week. Before adjourning for recess late Friday night, the House took legislative action to combat the spread and negative impact of the Coronavirus with the passage of HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Below are some of the bill’s key […]
The Becker Insider | March 2020
03.13.2020
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Last week the House passed an $8.3 billion emergency supplemental spending bill in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The bipartisan package, which includes nearly $7.8 billion for agencies dealing with the virus, comes after days of intense negotiations. It is not immediately clear how local officials will be able […]
The House The House returned to session on Monday. This week, the House is expected to vote on repealing President Trump’s travel ban in a way that limits Republican attempts to use a procedural tactic to significantly alter or delay legislation on the House floor. This could signal the beginning […]
