Search Results: keywords:"pandemic recovery"

  • S. J. RES. 57 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:237

    S. J. RES. 57 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate that seeks to block a rule issued by the Department of the Treasury concerning the "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds." The resolution is part of a congressional process to disapprove and nullify...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like a big STOP sign from Congress telling the Treasury they don't agree with a new money rule about helping states and towns recover from COVID-19, and they don't want that rule to happen. But they don't explain why or what happens next, so it's like a mystery for everyone trying to use those funds.

  • S. 68 — To prohibit the suspension of collections on loans made to small businesses related to COVID–19, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,069

    The bill, known as the “Complete COVID Collections Act,” aims to prevent the suspension of collecting repayments on loans given to small businesses during COVID-19. It defines key terms related to loan programs and funding provided for COVID-19 relief, extends the authority of the Special...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Complete COVID Collections Act" is a plan that stops people from being able to pause their payments on loans given to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it also wants to make sure that any money wrongly taken goes back to help pay off the country’s debt.

  • H. RES. 609 — Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:320

    H. RES. 609 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' opposition to New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program. This program would charge drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District up to $23 per day, potentially costing daily commuters around $5,000 a...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, the House of Representatives says they don’t like a plan by New York City that would make drivers pay money to go into a busy part of the city. They are worried it will cost people and small businesses too much money every year.