Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020

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Explore the details of House Bill 6379 Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Economics and Public Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6379

Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act

This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.

The bill provides FY2020 supplemental appropriations for federal agencies to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

In addition, the bill

expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, and food assistance programs;
provides economic assistance payments of up to $1,500 per individual;
eliminates cost-sharing (e.g., deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments) for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines;
requires health care facilities to implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect health care workers;
provides grants, loans, and other assistance to hospitals, small businesses, state and local governments, elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and airports;
expands or establishes various tax credits; and
establishes requirements for early voting and absentee voting.

The bill also modifies or expands a wide range of other programs and policies, including those regarding

Medicare and Medicaid,
medical product supplies,
housing,
student loans and financial aid,
the federal workforce,
veterans benefits
environmental and consumer protection requirements,
the U.S. Postal Service,
aviation workers and the airline industry, and
pension and retirement plans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6379

Bill HR 6379 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6379 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2020. Bill HR 6379's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 23, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6379

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6379

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdoption and foster careAfricaAgingAgricultural marketing and promotionAgricultural prices, subsidies, creditAgricultural researchAgricultural tradeAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationAmerican SamoaAnimal and plant healthAppropriationsArchitect of the CapitolArmed Forces Retirement HomeArmy Corps of EngineersAviation and airportsBank accounts, deposits, capitalCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCompetitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficitsComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional oversightConsumer creditCorporate finance and managementCorporation for National and Community ServiceCorporation for Public BroadcastingCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDebt collectionDefense spendingDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EducationDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Veterans AffairsDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDisaster relief and insuranceDistrict of ColumbiaDomestic violence and child abuseEconomic developmentEconomic performance and conditionsEducation programs fundingEducational technology and distance educationElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Reserve SystemFederal appellate courtsFederal district courtsFinance and Financial SectorFinancial literacyFiresFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingForeign aid and international reliefForeign language and bilingual programsForests, forestry, treesGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment trust fundsGuamHIV/AIDSHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHistorical and cultural resourcesHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHospital careHouse of RepresentativesHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHousing finance and home ownershipHumanities programs fundingImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)Internet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLandlord and tenantLatin AmericaLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal Services CorporationLibrary of CongressLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careLow- and moderate-income housingManufacturingMedicaidMedical researchMedicareMental healthMexicoMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority healthMotor carriersMotor vehiclesMultilateral development programsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNational Foundation on the Arts and the HumanitiesNational Guard and reservesNational Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)National Science FoundationNational and community serviceNorthern Mariana IslandsNuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)NursingNutrition and dietOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Peace CorpsPerforming artsPollution liabilityPostal servicePreschool educationPublic contracts and procurementPublic housingPublic participation and lobbyingPublic transitPublic utilities and utility ratesPuerto RicoRailroad Retirement BoardRailroadsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsResearch administration and fundingRural conditions and developmentSecuritiesSelf-employedSenateSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSmall Business AdministrationSmall businessSmithsonian InstitutionSocial Security AdministrationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeStudent aid and college costsSupreme CourtSurgery and anesthesiaTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelephone and wireless communicationTrade agreements and negotiationsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)U.S. CapitolU.S. Postal ServiceU.S. territories and protectoratesUnemploymentVeterans' medical careViolent crimeVirgin IslandsWages and earningsWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supplyWorker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6379

Workforce Emergency Response Act of 2020Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.Take Responsibility for Workers and Families ActGiving Retirement Options to Workers Act of 2020COVID-19 Price Gouging Prevention ActRehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2020Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2020Aviation Worker Relief Act of 2020Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020Protecting Collective Bargaining and Official Time for Federal Workers ActACCESS ActAmerican Coronavirus/COVID-19 Election Safety and Security ActCOVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020Financial Protections and Assistance for America's Consumers, States, Businesses, and Vulnerable Populations ActEmergency Coronavirus Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Act of 2020COVID-19 Workers First Protection ActThird Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020GROW ActWorkforce Emergency Response Act of 2020

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