Many businesses, not just in the manufacturing sector, have asked what the stay at home order means for employees and their business. This afternoon, the Missouri Department of Economic Development released a summary of what the order means, what types of businesses the order applies to, what measures must be in place to remain open and what the process looks like for businesses to apply for a waiver. Below is what was shared by the department:

The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services issued a statewide Stay at Home order, effective Monday, April 6, 2020, through Friday, April 24, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19 in our state.  The order provides instruction for businesses that can continue to operate and establishes criteria to determine those businesses that cannot continue for the time being.

The order also establishes a waiver process through which certain businesses that might otherwise be required to close under the order could obtain a waiver from the Director of the Department of Economic Development (Department).
Everyone is encouraged to visit the Department’s website and read its summary of the order and accompanying FAQs.  Here are some things for businesses to keep in mind about the order and the waiver process:

1. The order does not require all businesses to close.
2. Businesses that can operate with 10 or fewer people in a single space and with each person 6 feet or greater apart, known as “social distancing,” from all others can continue to operate. This applies to restaurants, which may continue to operate drive-through, curbside, and dine-in options, as long as the preceding two requirements are met.  Restaurant employees count toward the 10-person maximum.
3. Businesses whose employees perform “essential worker functions” per guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security can continue to operate. Their workers should follow the most current health practices recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the extent possible.  When feasible, their employees should work from home and should practice social distancing at work except when their job duties require otherwise.
4. For businesses whose employees perform essential worker functions and that engage in retail sales to the public, for example, grocery stores, the order provides occupancy limits depending on the size of the particular retail location and applicable fire or building code occupancy standards. The order summary explains the limits of how many people can shop at a time at a given location, and the FAQs walk through how to calculate the limit depending on the location size and occupancy standard, and how to calculate it if no occupancy standard applies.
5. The order provides a waiver request process through the Department for businesses whose employees do not perform “essential worker functions” and who cannot operate with 10 people or fewer in a single space but wish to continue to operate.
   
   a. The only aspect of operation to which a waiver would potentially apply is the social gatherings requirement.
   
   b. Because a waiver would only apply to the social gatherings requirement, businesses whose employees perform non-essential functions and who could not abide by social distancing while operating will not qualify for a waiver.
   
   c. In order to receive a waiver, businesses whose employees perform non-essential functions must establish in their request why excepting them from the social gatherings requirement and allowing them to continue operating would be in the interest of public health and safety.
6. Businesses wishing to request a waiver should visit the Department’s website at http://ded.mo.gov/businesswaiver and complete the online submission form.
   
   a. The form is very short, should not take more than a few minutes to complete, and should cause an auto-confirmation to be sent nearly immediately to the requester. (Requesters may want to ensure that their email filters do not regard the domains used in the waiver process (http://oa.mo.gov and http://ded.mo.gov) as spam.)
   
   b. All waiver requests need to be routed through this online process to guarantee timely receipt, confirmation, review, and response.
   
   c. The Department intends to review each request and respond daily.
   
   d. A business should submit a separate request for each physical location that it wishes to continue operating despite not meeting the essential worker or social gatherings requirement.
   
   e. Businesses whose workers perform essential functions or who can operate with 10 or fewer workers each 6 feet or greater apart do not need, should not request, and will not receive a waiver from the order.

In addition to the state order, local ordinances or orders may apply depending on a business’s location. Such local authority may be more restrictive and would still apply to the business without regard to any waiver from the Department.  Therefore, if a business is located in a county or city with more strict requirements than the state order, they should not request a waiver.

Assistance for American Workers and Families
In the weeks immediately after the passage of the CARES Act, Americans will see fast and direct relief in the form of Economic Impact Payments. For more information, CLICK HERE.
 
Assistance for Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.

• For a top-line overview of the program CLICK HERE
• If you’re a lender, more information can be found HERE
• If you’re a borrower, more information can be found HERE
• The application for borrowers can be found HERE

 
Paycheck Protection Program Resources

•          SBA Paycheck Protection Program website
•          Department of the Treasury CARES Act website

 
30 Days to Slow the Spread
On March 16, President Trump announced public health guidelines to slow the spread of Coronavirus in America. He asked every family to unite against this invisible enemy, making changes to our daily routines as part of a national effort to save lives. As he said on Monday, it’s likely that a peak in Coronavirus fatalities will arrive in about two weeks. If we continue to follow public health guidelines vigorously, we could save more than 1 million American lives in the weeks and months ahead. A million American lives are worth fighting for. That’s why this week, President Trump extended his Coronavirus Guidelines for America through the next 30 days. Please click here for more information: 30 Days to Slow the Spread (Español)
 
How to Help – If you or your organization are interested in helping the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, FEMA has established a website (www.fema.gov/coronavirus/how-to-help) with more information. Examples for the private sector include:

• To sell medical supplies or equipment to the federal government, please submit a price quote under the COVID-19 PPE and Medical Supplies Request for Quotation. Full details can be found in the solicitation (Notice ID 70FA2020R00000011). 
  • This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov.  Registration must be “ACTIVE” at the time of award.
• If you have medical supplies or equipment to donate, please provide us details on what you are offering.
• If you are a private company that wants to produce a product related to the COVID response – email nbeoc@max.gov.
• If you are a hospital or healthcare provider in need of medical supplies, please contact your state, local, tribal or territory department of public health and/or emergency management agency.
• If you are interested in doing business with FEMA and supporting the response to COVID- 19 with your company’s non-medical goods and/or services, please submit your inquiry to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Procurement Action Innovative Response Team (PAIR) team at DHSIndustryLiaison@hq.dhs.gov.

 
For additional information please visit FEMA’s website: https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/.
 
White House COVID-19 Updates

•          President Trump and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force Hold a Press Briefing (VIDEO)
•          President Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, Montana, and North Dakota.
•          1600 Daily: A Million American Lives Are Worth Fighting For (HERE)

 
Department of Justice Makes $850 Million Available to Help Public Safety Agencies Address COVID-19 Pandemic (HERE)

•          DOJ today announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump, will allow eligible state, local, and tribal governments to apply immediately for these critical funds.

 
IRS: Employee Retention Credit available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19 (HERE)

•          The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched the Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19.

 
Treasury and IRS Release FAQs to Help Small and Midsize Businesses Navigate Paid Sick and Family Leave Tax Credits (HERE)

•          The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are offering small and mid-size employers more information on refundable tax credits that reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing their employees paid sick and family leave wages related to COVID-19.

 
Department of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Implementation (HERE)

•          The U.S. Department of Labor today announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, both part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The department’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) posted a temporary rule issuing regulations pursuant to this new law, effective today, April 1, 2020.

 
DOL Releases Round 2 of COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Covering Issues Related to the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program (HERE)

•          The Office of Foreign Labor Certification released Round 2 of frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19. The Round 2 FAQs address potential issues regarding the H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification program.

 
Secretary DeVos Announces New Federal Deadline Flexibility for Career and Technical Education Leaders, Allowing Them to Focus on Serving Students During the COVID-19 Outbreak (HERE)

•          Secretary DeVos announced today new flexibilities for career and technical education leaders who are required to submit their local CTE plan for FY 2020-2023 under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act for the 21st Century Act by April 15, 2020.

 
Coronavirus Public Health Emergency Underscores Need for Department of Education’s Proposed Distance Learning Rules (HERE)

•          Secretary DeVos proposed new rules today that would govern distance learning for higher education students. Although work on the proposed Distance Learning and Innovation regulation started more than a year ago, the COVID-19 National Emergency underscores the need for reform and for all educational institutions to have a robust capacity to teach remotely.

 
VA New Jersey Health Care System, East Orange Campus, to Assist COVID-19 Response (HERE)

•          The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs opened 20 beds (15 acute care and 5 intensive care) at its East Orange, NJ Medical Center, April 1, to non-Veteran, critical and non-critical COVID-19 patients to help assist the Northern New Jersey region in its COVID-19 response efforts.

 
Transcom Looks for Ways to Safely Move COVID-19 Patients (HERE)

•          Last week, U.S. Transportation Command was responsible for moving a patient with COVID-19 from Djibouti, Africa, to Landstuhl, Germany, for medical treatment. Moving a contagious patient isn't easy, Transcom's commander said, but efforts are underway to make it safer.

 
Logisticians Make COVID-19 Fight Possible (HERE)

•          Joint Staff logisticians are working around the clock to help civilian authorities deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

 
DOD Mounts Multifaceted Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (HERE)

•          The Defense Department is rapidly ramping up its efforts to fight COVID-19 and assist federal, state and local governments in their efforts.

 
Corps of Engineers Converts NYC's Javits Center into Hospital (HERE)

•          The New York District of the Army Corps of Engineers has completed its conversion of the 1,800,000-square-foot Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City into an alternate care facility for more than 2,000 non-COVID-19 patients.

 
For the most up-to-date information, please see the CDC’s website: www.coronavirus.gov. 

Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses

Where can I apply for the Paycheck Protection Program?
You can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) at any lending institution that is approved to participate in the program through the existing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) lending program and additional lenders approved by the Department of Treasury. This could be the bank you already use, or a nearby bank. There are thousands of banks that already participate in the SBA’s lending programs, including numerous community banks. You do not have to visit any government institution to apply for the program. You can call your bank or find SBA-approved lenders in your area through SBA’s online Lender Match tool. You can call your local Small Business Development Center or Women’s Business Center and they will provide free assistance and guide you to lenders.

Who is eligible for the loan?
You are eligible for a loan if you are a small business that employs 500 employees or fewer, or if your business is in an industry that has an employee-based size standard through SBA that is higher than 500 employees. In addition, if you are a restaurant, hotel, or a business that falls within the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 72, “Accommodation and Food Services,” and each of your locations has 500 employees or fewer, you are eligible. Tribal businesses, 501(c)(19) veteran organizations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including religious organizations, will be eligible for the program. Nonprofit organizations are subject to SBA’s affiliation standards. Independently owned franchises with under 500 employees, who are approved by SBA, are also eligible. Eligible franchises can be found through SBA’s Franchise Directory.

I am an independent contractor or gig economy worker, am I eligible?
Yes. Sole proprietors, independent contractors, gig economy workers, and self-employed individuals are all eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program.

What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
The amount any small business is eligible to borrow is 250 percent of their average monthly payroll expenses, up to a total of $10 million. This amount is intended to cover 8 weeks of payroll expenses and any additional amounts for making payments towards debt obligations. This 8 week period may be applied to any time frame between February 15, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Seasonal business expenses will be measured using a 12-week period beginning February 15, 2019, or March 1, 2019, whichever the seasonal employer chooses.

How can I use the money such that the loan will be forgiven?
The amount of principal that may be forgiven is equal to the sum of expenses for payroll, and existing interest payments on mortgages, rent payments, leases, and utility service agreements. Payroll costs include employee salaries (up to an annual rate of pay of $100,000), hourly wages and cash tips, paid sick or medical leave, and group health insurance premiums. If you would like
to use the Paycheck Protection Program for other business-related expenses, like inventory, you can, but that portion of the loan will not be forgiven.

When is the loan forgiven?
The loan is forgiven at the end of the 8-week period after you take out the loan. Borrowers will work with lenders to verify covered expenses and the proper amount of forgiveness.

What is the covered period of the loan?
The covered period during which expenses can be forgiven extends from February 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020. Borrowers can choose which 8 weeks they want to count towards the covered period, which can start as early as February 15, 2020.

How much of my loan will be forgiven?
The purpose of the Paycheck Protection Program is to help you retain your employees, at their current base pay. If you keep all of your employees, the entirety of the loan will be forgiven. If you still lay off employees, the forgiveness will be reduced by the percent decrease in the number of employees. If your total payroll expenses on workers making less than $100,000 annually decreases by more than 25 percent, loan forgiveness will be reduced by the same amount. If you have already laid off some employees, you can still be forgiven for the full amount of your payroll cost if you rehire your employees by June 30, 2020.
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Am I responsible for interest on the forgiven loan amount?
No, if the full principal of the PPP loan is forgiven, the borrower is not responsible for the interest accrued in the 8-week covered period. The remainder of the loan that is not forgiven will operate according to the loan terms agreed upon by you and the lender.

What are the interest rate and terms for the loan amount that is not forgiven?
The terms of the loan not forgiven may differ on a case-by-case basis. However, the maximum terms of the loan feature a 10-year term with interest capped at 4 percent and a 100 percent loan guarantee by the SBA. You will not have to pay any fees on the loan, and collateral requirements and personal guarantees are waived. Loan payments will be deferred for at least six months and up to one year starting at the origination of the loan.

When is the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program?
Applicants are eligible to apply for the PPP loan until June 30th, 2020.

I took out a bridge loan through my state, am I eligible to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program?
Yes, you can take out a state bridge loan and are still be eligible for the PPP loan.

If I have applied for, or received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) related to COVID-19 before the Paycheck Protection Program became available, will I be able to refinance into a PPP loan?
Yes. If you received an EIDL loan related to COVID-19 between January 31, 2020 and the date at which the PPP becomes available, you would be able to refinance the EIDL into the PPP for loan forgiveness purposes. However, you may not take out an EIDL and a PPP for the same purposes. Remaining portions of the EIDL, for purposes other than those laid out in loan forgiveness terms for a PPP loan, would remain a loan. If you took advantage of an emergency EIDL grant award of up to $10,000, that amount would be subtracted from the amount forgiven under PPP.

As the House continues its debate on the CARES Act, in an effort to provide economic relief to Small Businesses, Healthcare and families, here are some informational links and information provided by The White House. Stay updated and stay informed.

How to Help – If you or your organization is interested in helping the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, FEMA has established a website (www.fema.gov/coronavirus/how-to-help) with more information. Examples for the private sector include:

• To sell medical supplies or equipment to the federal government, please email specifics to covidsupplies@fema.dhs.gov.
• If you have medical supplies or equipment to donate, please provide us details on what you are offering.
• If you are a private company that wants to produce a product related to the COVID response – email nbeoc@max.gov.
• If you are a hospital and other companies in need of medical supplies, contact your state Department of Public Health and/or Emergency Management.
• For non-medical supplies, services or equipment, if you are interested in doing business with FEMA, visit our Industry Liaison Program.

For additional information please visit FEMA’s website: https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/.
 
White House COVID-19 Updates

• President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force Hold a Press Briefing (VIDEO)
• President Trump Approves Disaster Declarations in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, and New Jersey
• Statement from the Press Secretary on the President’s Travel to Norfolk, VA (HERE)
• 1600 Daily: America Marshals All Its Resources to Fight the Coronavirus (HERE)

 
HHS Implements President Trump’s Hoarding Prevention Executive Order (HERE)

• Today, under President Trump’s Executive Order to prevent hoarding of health and medical resources necessary to respond to the spread of COVID-19, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar announced a list of certain health and medical resources that are subject to hoarding prevention measures.

 
Secretary Azar Statement on Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (HERE)

• “President Trump has always made the health, well-being, and independence of older Americans a top priority. The President’s signing the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act could not be more timely, as the Trump Administration and all of America mobilizes to protect older adults from the threat of COVID-19.”

 
New Guidance Regarding Enhanced Medicaid Funding for States – Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Frequently Asked Questions (HERE)

• CMS released a set of Frequently Asked questions regarding the implementation of provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provide states with enhanced federal Medicaid funding during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the release of implementation guidance.

 
Temporary Policy for Manufacture of Alcohol for Incorporation Into Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products (HERE)

• In response to the demand for alcohol-based hand sanitizers and their active ingredient, alcohol, certain entities that are not currently regulated by the FDA as drug manufacturers have requested guidance on the preparation and distribution of alcohol for incorporation into hand sanitizer products for the public’s use.

 
FDA: Emergency Use Authorization for Ventilators, Anesthesia Gas Machines, and Positive Pressure Breathing Devices (HERE)

• The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for ventilators, anesthesia gas machines modified for use as ventilators, and positive pressure breathing devices modified for use as ventilators (collectively referred to as "ventilators"), ventilator tubing connectors, and ventilator accessories. Manufacturers and other stakeholders may submit a request to FDA under the process outlined in the EUA to have their device(s) added to the EUA. If you have questions, please email CDRH-NonDiagnosticEUA-Templates@fda.hhs.gov.

 
DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Statement on the REAL ID Enforcement Deadline (HERE)

• “Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the national emergency declaration, the Department of Homeland Security, as directed by President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline beyond the current October 1, 2020 deadline.”

 
FEMA Assistance for Tribal Governments (HERE)

• This fact sheet provides additional information about the assistance FEMA can provide to tribal governments as either Recipients or Subrecipients during the nationwide COVID-19 emergency.

 
USDA Feeds Kids, Helps Families During COVID-19 Emergency (HERE)

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to be as flexible as possible to get food out to the people who need it during the COVID-19 National Emergency.

 
USDA Makes it Easier to Feed Kids and Those Who Need Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency (HERE)

• Secretary Perdue announced additional flexibilities to make it easier for children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities to get food during the COVID-19 national emergency and remove administrative roadblocks for the dedicated local staff who serve them.

 
Readout of Vice President Pence and Secretary DeVos’ Conference Call with Education Stakeholders (HERE)

• Vice President of the United States Mike Pence and Secretary Betsy DeVos held a conference call with leaders of several national K-12 education organizations to answer their questions and to provide an update on what the Department of Education has done so far to support students, parents, and educators during the Coronavirus outbreak.

 
Statement by Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on Unemployment Insurance Claims (HERE)

• “This large increase in unemployment claims was not unexpected, and results from the recognition by Americans across the country that we have had to temporarily halt certain activities in order to defeat the coronavirus.”

 
DOL Announces Additional Guidance Explaining Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (HERE)

• Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced more guidance to provide information to workers and employers about how each will be able to take advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

 
COVID-19 Energy Sector Response Efforts and Frequently Asked Questions (HERE)

• These FAQs are a product of collaborative efforts to gather current information. DOE appreciates everyone’s patience during this dynamic event and encourages everyone to share information. Send any updates, concerns or questions to energyresponsecenter@hq.doe.gov. These FAQs will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.

 
EPA Continues Efforts to Help Increase the Availability of Disinfectant Products for Use Against the Novel Coronavirus (HERE)

• Today, the EPA took steps to provide additional flexibilities to manufacturers of disinfectants and other pesticides. EPA intends for these flexibilities to increase the availability of products for Americans to use against the novel coronavirus.

 
EPA Announces Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic (HERE)

• The EPA is mindful of the health and safety of the public, as well as our staff, and those of Federal Agencies, State and Local Governments, Tribes, Regulated Entities, Contractors, and Non-governmental Organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency is taking these important considerations into account as we all continue our work to protect human health and the environment.

 
EXIM Board Takes United Action in Response to COVID-19 to Support U.S. Exporters and Jobs with Unprecedented Financing Flexibility (HERE)

• To bolster American businesses and workers and their families in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) board of directors today underscored its strong support for new initiatives to inject liquidity into the market and give maximum financing flexibility to facilitate sales of U.S. goods and services abroad.

 
Navy Reserve's Medical Professionals Report to USNS Mercy (HERE)

• Nearly 60 Navy Reserve medical professionals reported to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy this week to support the ship's upcoming medical relief mission.

 
DOD Establishes Task Force to Meet U.S. Medical Equipment Needs (HERE)

• DOD has established a joint task force to deal with daily requests the department is receiving for medical and personal protective equipment from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security, and others.

 
200 New Doctors, Advanced-Practice Nurses to Join Military Medical Ranks Early (HERE)

• More than 200 military medical students and graduate nursing students from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, known as USU, will be graduating early to support their colleagues in the U.S. military health system amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

 
Operation Steady Resolve Aids Ohioans During Coronavirus Pandemic (HERE)

• A joint military task force is working to help their fellow Ohioans as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect their state.

 
Top Navy, Marine Corps Officials Provide COVID-19 Update (HERE)

• The Navy and Marine Corps are taking actions across the force to prevent the spread of COVID-19, containing outbreaks and recovering the force as quickly as possible, acting Navy Secretary Thomas B. Modly said.

 
For the most up-to-date information, please see the CDC’s website: www.coronavirus.gov. 

Every day we wake up there seems to be a significant change to life as we knew it to be the day before. This morning, the Senate passed the Stimulus Bill. Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri and Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (Labor/HHS),  released this statement:

“The coronavirus pandemic poses the greatest threat to Americans that we have seen in decades,” said Blunt. “People are scared for their health and the health of their loved ones. Businesses large and small are struggling to stay afloat. Workers are worried about losing their jobs and not being able to make ends meet. Healthcare providers and first responders are putting their lives on the line every day to take care of people in their communities. We have to speed relief to everyone who needs it and the CARES Act the Senate just passed does that.

“Over the past month, Congress came together to quickly pass immediate emergency funding for health-related response efforts. We followed that by passing a second package that addressed paid sick leave for individuals and family caregivers, enhanced unemployment insurance and food assistance, and increased healthcare funding for states. The CARES Act builds on those efforts by providing direct financial assistance to individuals and families, helping small businesses maintain their payrolls, stabilizing major sectors of our economy, and, most importantly, making sure healthcare providers have what they need to fight this pandemic. The House must now act to get this phase three package to President Trump as soon as possible.”

The non-partisan website, Politico, released a good summary of the bill, which can be read here.

If you are interested in a deeper dive, we have included a section by section summary that is a much faster read than the 800 pages of the bill and will give you a good idea of how this may impact you, your family or your business. For the legislative readers among us, MAM has also included the full bill. 

The third document is an account provided by the appropriations committee, generalizing where $2 Trillion dollars gets spent and a brief description of the intention for the money.

The last attachment below is a quick reference guide for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Entrepreneurial Assistance, Emergency EIDL Grants, and Small Business Debt Relief. 

As the House picks up the bill, a pass vote is expected Friday, with President Trump saying he will sign the legislation immediately.

This morning, leaders of the Senate agreed on a bill that would provide businesses and individuals with financial relief, totaling $2 Trillion. This is the largest stimulus bill ever introduced and would be equivalent to approximately 10% of the country's GDP. The bill is expected to be voted on by the Senate later today, with the house likely picking up the bill tomorrow morning. A House vote could come as early as Friday and members of Congress continue to feel pressure to provide some type of stimulus. 

For more information on the bill, you can follow the branches on their websites and we'll also be providing updates as major changes happen.

Senate: www.senate.gov/ 
House: www.house.gov/

The Coronavirus Task Force at The White House has released a large amount of information. In an effort to make it all easier to navigate, they have put out links by governmental department and/or topic.
 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

• Twitter (here)
• Facebook (here)

 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Twitter (here)
• Facebook (here)

 
What you should know:

• Workplace, School, and Home Guidance
• People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19
• How COVID-19 Spreads
• Symptoms
• Steps to Prevent Illness
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What to Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19
• Stigma Related to COVID-19
• Facts about COVID-19
• Information for People at Higher Risk and Special Populations
• Communication Resources

 
Situation Updates:

• Situation Summary
• Cases in the U.S.
• Global Locations with COVID-19
• Risk Assessment
• CDC in Action: Preparing Communities

 
Information for Businesses:

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
• Information for Communities, Schools, and Businesses
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations – Community Facilities
• SBA: COVID-19 Resources
• DOL: Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
• DOL: OHSA Resources for Workers and Employers on COVID-19
• WHO: Get Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
• CISA: Risk Management for COVID-19
• EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19

 
Information for Travel and Transportation:

• Information for Travel
• Guidance for Ships
• Guidance for Airlines and Airline Crew
• State: Travel Advisories
• State: Traveler’s Checklist
• State: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• DOT: FAQs from FTA Grantees Regarding COVID-19

 
Information for Healthcare Providers, First Responders, and Research Facilities:

• Information for Healthcare Professionals
• Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments
• Resources for Healthcare Facilities
• Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with COVID-19 or Persons Under Investigation in Healthcare Settings
• Information for Laboratories
• Resources for First Responders
• Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People with COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals
• FAQs and Considerations for Patient Triage, Placement and Hospital Discharge
• Guidance for Homeless Shelters
• Guidance for Hemodialysis Facilities
• CMS: Information on COVID-19 and Current Emergencies
• CMS: Guidance for Hospice Agencies
• CMS: Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act Requirements and Implications Related to COVID-19
• CMS: FAQs for State Survey Agency and Accrediting Organizations
• EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19

 
Information for Law Enforcement:

• What Law Enforcement Personnel Need to Know
• Bureau of Prisons COVID-19 Resources

 
Information for Families and Households:

• Information on COVID-19 for Pregnant Women and Children
• Interim Guidance for Household Readiness
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations for U.S. Households
• Guidance for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Homes and Residential Communities
• FAQ: COVID-19 and Children
• EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19

 
Information for Schools and Childcare Providers:

• Interim Guidance for Administrators of U.S. Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools
• Resources for Institutes of Higher Education
• Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations – Community Facilities
• USDA: USDA Makes It Easier, Safer to Feed Children in California Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
• DOEd: Resources for Schools and School Personnel
• EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
  • PDF

 
Information for Community Events and Gatherings:

• Interim Guidance for Mass Gatherings and Large Community Events
• Interim Guidance for Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
• EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
  • PDF

 
Agency Resources and Information:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration
• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• U.S. Department of Defense
• U.S. Department of Education
• U.S. Department of Energy
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. Department of Labor
• U.S. Department of State
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• U.S. Small Business Administration

​Bold tax reform is making its way through Congress thanks to the efforts of manufacturers like you making their voices heard.
 
Following last week’s 24-16 vote of approval from the House Ways & Means Committee, a House floor vote on tax reform is imminent this week. Last week, manufacturers let committee members know that tax reform was a priority, but now every member of the House needs to hear that same message reinforced.