Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell and Pelosi ‘respectfully decline’ rapid COVID-19 tests for Congress
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Policy · 116th Congress
Critics see politics as small lenders get assist in small-business relief
In the first round, just 4 percent of the authorized applications asked for more than $1 million, but they scooped up 45 percent of the forgivable loan program’s funds, according to SBA data.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi puts $1 trillion price tag on state and local virus needs
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said states and local governments could need nearly $1 trillion in additional aid to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress · 116th Congress
Broadband push gains traction for next virus aid package
Their plan would provide an additional $1 billion to establish a grant program for states to help close gaps in broadband adoption and to create a grant program to further push broadband access.
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell focused on bringing Senate back to Washington as health concerns grow
[jwp-video n=”1″] For context, with more than 60,000 COVID-19-related deaths, more American have now died from the coronavirus than U.S. servicemembers in the Vietnam War.
Congress · 116th Congress
Neal wants to restore Nixon-era state and local aid program
[jwp-video n=”1″] It’s not clear how long it would take Congress to agree on a distribution formula, which can raise a host of fairness questions.
Congress · 116th Congress
Testing and troubleshooting are key to ‘Virtual Congress’ task force effort
[jwp-video n=”1″] The group heard from House officers including Chief Administrative Officer Philip G. Kiko, who is in charge of technology systems and cybersecurity for the chamber.
Policy · 116th Congress
McConnell nixes infrastructure in next economic recovery bill
On April 1, the California Democrat convened a press call indicating that she’d like to include the House’s five-year $760 billion infrastructure spending plan in the relief bill after the roughly $2 trillion
Congress · 116th Congress
White House ‘studying’ options for second round of rebate checks
Pelosi told House Democrats on a conference call earlier this month that more cash payments are a priority for a new aid package, which she said could top $1 trillion, though that was before the
Congress · 116th Congress
House not coming back to Washington next week after all, Hoyer says
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Congress · 116th Congress
Both chambers of Congress to return May 4, despite pandemic recommendations
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Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos of the week: Congress dons face masks as protests abound
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Congress · 116th Congress
Partisan split over remote work leaves House in legislative limbo
[jwp-video n=”1″] But for some remote work supporters, the working group feels like a dead end to weeks of slow progress.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid bill OK’d for Trump’s signature
[jwp-video n=”1″] Democrats weren’t about to give up their leverage on other priorities so easily, however, and wound up securing aid for smaller businesses in low-income areas and more money
Congress · 116th Congress
House creates coronavirus oversight panel while Capitol implements new precautions
[jwp-video n=”1″] Many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle removed their masks to speak at the microphones, which sparked a controversy on the floor.
Congress · 116th Congress
Battle lines forming over next round of coronavirus aid
[jwp-video n=”1″] Speaker Nancy Pelosi has her own wish list that includes extending enhanced unemployment insurance benefits past their current July 31 expiration, and another round of tax
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats punt on proxy voting plan
[jwp-video n=”1″] The House will instead vote this week to formally establish a coronavirus select committee that Pelosi announced previously, according to two leadership aides.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid package passes Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] ‘Interim’ bill details The legislation would provide $310 billion to restart the Small Business Administration’s so-called Paycheck Protection Program, which ran out of money
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump announces temporary suspension of green cards
[jwp-video n=”1″] Trump noted he had teased his plan in a 10 p.m tweet Monday that said he would “temporarily suspend immigration” into the United States, suggesting that foreigners could bring
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid deal to pass Senate Tuesday, Schumer says
[jwp-video n=”1″] While there wouldn’t be a new injection of direct aid to state and local governments, Schumer said the emerging legislation would include language to allow more flexibility