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COVER Act of 2023

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3478

The COVER Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3478, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide financial assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVER Act aims to address the economic hardships faced by many Americans as a result of the pandemic. It proposes to provide direct cash payments to eligible individuals and families to help cover essential expenses such as rent, utilities, and groceries. The bill also includes provisions for additional unemployment benefits and assistance for small businesses that have been adversely affected by the pandemic.

In addition to providing financial relief, the COVER Act also seeks to address the ongoing public health crisis by allocating funding for COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, and vaccine distribution. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all Americans have access to affordable healthcare and resources to protect themselves and their communities from the spread of the virus. Overall, the COVER Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to provide much-needed support to individuals and families struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It addresses both the economic and public health challenges facing the nation and seeks to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to weather this crisis.

Current Status of Bill HR 3478

Bill HR 3478 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3478 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3478's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3478

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3478

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Agricultural conservation and pollution
- Agricultural insurance
- Agricultural practices and innovations
- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
- Congressional oversight
- Farmland
- Government information and archives
- Soil pollution

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3478

COVER Act of 2023
COVER Act of 2023
Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023
To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a Good Steward Cover Crop program, and for other purposes.

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