Coronavirus Community Relief Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 7, 2020)
Coronavirus Community Relief Act
This bill provides $250 billion for certain localities affected by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Specifically, the bill provides funding for FY2020 for units of local government with a population of 500,000 or less. Payment shall be made within 30 days after submission of a specified certification by the locality. The amount of the payment is proportional to population.
Local governments shall use the funds provided to cover only those costs that (1) are necessary and related to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19, and (2) were incurred during the period of March 1-December 30, 2020.
The Office of Inspector General of the Department of the Treasury shall conduct monitoring and oversight of the receipt, disbursement, and use of funds.
What just happenedApr 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 7, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Apr 7, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 7, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House