Third Phase of Federal Relief for Coronavirus: What Details We Know Right Now About the Legislation
While some companies have already begun to apply for relief from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other government entities, others are waiting to see what additional programs may be on the horizon. While we do not know all the details of Phase III legislation in Congress, we do know it will include: Support for Businesses $10 billion for SBA emergency grants of up to $10,000 to provide immediate relief for small business operating costs $17 billion for SBA to cover six months of payments for small businesses with existing SBA loans A retention tax credit for employers to encourage businesses to keep workers on payroll during the crisis SBA loan forgiveness eligibility for rent, mortgage, and utility costs Support for State and Local Government $150 billion for a state, tribal, and local Coronavirus Relief Fund $30 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund to provide financial assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as private nonprofits providing critical and essential services $10 billion for the Indian Health Services and other tribal programs Support for Industries $150 billion increase in the Marshall Plan for our healthcare system $30 billion in emergency education funding $25 billion in emergency transit funding Support for Workers Increase in the maximum unemployment benefit by $600 per week Four...