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COVID-19 EDITION: Coronavirus pandemic emergency hits small biz federal contractors

Congress acts on med/econ aid

Two COVID-19 emergency bills cover tests, paid leave; Rubio, Cardin seeking $350 billion for small business loans, grants relief to include in $2 trillion stimulus bill

     The last two weeks have seen a whirlwind of activity in Washington, DC as the nation prepares for an anticipated surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, a huge strain on health care workers and facilities and diminished economic activity due to needed containment measures.

      To date, Congress has passed two coronavirus-related bills--including loans and paid-leave provisions affecting small businesses-- and is negotiating a third bill for economic relief with the White House. The Small Business Administration is making available disaster loans in declared states.

Congressional emergency bill

      Congress on March 4 approved HR 6074, which is an $8.3 billion emergency appropriations bill for prevention, preparation and response efforts against the virus, as well as loan subsidies for ...more....

     

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Inside this COVID-19 Edition:

Congress acts on med/econ aid

Eased terms for contractors

SBA OKs disaster loans; gives guidance on contracts, work

Set-Aside Alert Coronavirus Resources

Wong leaves SBA

Anti-discrimination clauses suspended

DOD vendor dies of COVID

Contractors ask for guidance on equitable adjustments

COVID buys hit $42M in a week

Velazquez introduces small biz COVID relief bill

Washington Insider:

  • Governors, medical community beg for Trump to invoke Defense Prod. Act for urgent needs
  • DOD contractors are ‘critical’ now: DOD



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