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Coronavirus State and Local Financial Assistance Act

USA116th CongressHR-6705| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2020
Cynthia Axne

Cynthia Axne

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (6)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coronavirus State and Local Financial Assistance Act This bill (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to establish a State and Local Government Coronavirus Relief Program under which Treasury shall make monthly grants to states to make up for revenue lost from March 1-December 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and social distancing steps taken by the state and its political subdivisions, and (2) appropriates $500 billion to carry out the program. To be eligible to receive a grant, a state must (1) compile estimates for the revenue lost by the state and each political subdivision, and (2) submit an estimate to Treasury by the 20th of each month. Treasury shall make grant payments to a state within 15 days of receiving a loss estimate. The bill sets forth requirements with respect to pro rata distribution of funds, treatment of overpayments, and distribution to political subdivisions of a state.
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Timeline
May 5, 2020
Introduced in House
May 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • May 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

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Coronavirus State and Local Financial Assistance Act

USA116th CongressHR-6705| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2020
Coronavirus State and Local Financial Assistance Act This bill (1) directs the Department of the Treasury to establish a State and Local Government Coronavirus Relief Program under which Treasury shall make monthly grants to states to make up for revenue lost from March 1-December 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and social distancing steps taken by the state and its political subdivisions, and (2) appropriates $500 billion to carry out the program. To be eligible to receive a grant, a state must (1) compile estimates for the revenue lost by the state and each political subdivision, and (2) submit an estimate to Treasury by the 20th of each month. Treasury shall make grant payments to a state within 15 days of receiving a loss estimate. The bill sets forth requirements with respect to pro rata distribution of funds, treatment of overpayments, and distribution to political subdivisions of a state.
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Timeline
May 5, 2020
Introduced in House
May 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • May 5, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 5, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Cynthia Axne

Cynthia Axne

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (6)
Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)Josh Harder (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesInfectious and parasitic diseasesProperty taxSales and excise taxesState and local financeState and local government operationsState and local taxationTax administration and collection, taxpayers