Defense Communities Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020

House Bill 7290 - Defense Communities Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 7290 Defense Communities Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7290

Defense Communities Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020

This bill establishes and modifies Department of Defense programs that provide financial assistance to communities that support military installations and personnel, including programs for community infrastructure projects and for schools and small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

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Current Status of Bill HR 7290

Bill HR 7290 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7290 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7290's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Education and Labor, 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 June 22, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7290

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7290

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Community life and organization

- Congressional oversight

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Government lending and loan guarantees

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Infrastructure development

- Military facilities and property

- Military personnel and dependents

- Military procurement, research, weapons development

- Public contracts and procurement

- Public utilities and utility rates

- Rural conditions and development

- Small business

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7290

Defense Communities Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020

To modify the cost-sharing requirement of the Defense Community Infrastructure Program and to temporarily expand eligibility for Department of Defense impact aid and authorize additional amounts to provide such aid, and for other purposes.

Defense Communities Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020