COVID-19: Summary of the Direct Payments Proposed in the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800)

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COVID-19: Summary of the Direct Payments Proposed in the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800)

Published May 19, 2020Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 6800116th Congress
The Heroes Act
Jul 23, 2020 · Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
HR 748116th Congress
CARES Act
Jul 23, 2020 · Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

COVID-19: Summary of the Direct Payments Proposed in the Heroes Act (H.R. 6800)

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