Federal Guidance

The White House, federal departments, federal agencies, and congressional research services have continually updated policies and guidance related to the coroanavirus pandemic. Learn more about federal guidance issued that impacts local communities and public agencies.

Top Resources

U.S. Department of Treasury State & Local Fiscal Recovery Final Rule
U.S. Department of Treasury Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds: Overview of the Final Rule
White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook
White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook Spreadsheet

Federal Resources for Coronavirus and Covid-19 Response

State Legislation on COVID-19

State Legislation on COVID-19

https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-action-on-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx

COVID-19 and Direct Payments to Individuals: Economic Impact Payments for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Beneficiaries

NACo COVID-19 Resources Webpage

NACo COVID-19 Resources Webpage

https://www.naco.org/resources/featured/coronavirus-disease-2019

COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

https://www.rd.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA_COVID-19_Fed_Rural_Resource_Guide.pdf

CARES Act Assistance for Employers and Employees—The Paycheck Protection Program, Employee Retention Tax Credit, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Assessment of Alternatives (Part 2)

NACo Analysis of the CARES Act

NACo Analysis of the CARES Act

https://www.naco.org/sites/default/files/documents/NACo_Analysis_CARES_Act.pdf

COVID-19 Library of Resources

COVID-19 Library of Resources

https://www.myiacp.org/COVID19libraryofresources

CARES Act Assistance for Employers and Employees—The Paycheck Protection Program, Employee Retention Tax Credit, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Overview

Small Businesses and COVID-19: Relief and Assistance Resources

Small Businesses and COVID-19: Relief and Assistance Resources

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11301

Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act

Unemployment Insurance Provisions in the CARES Act

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11475

The CARES Act (P.L. 116-136): Provisions Designed to Help Banks and Credit Union

Recovery Rebates and Unemployment Compensation under the CARES Act: Immigration-Related Eligibility Criteria

Funding for HUD in the CARES Act

Funding for HUD in the CARES Act

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11319

COVID-19: Support for Mortgage Lenders and Servicers

COVID-19: Support for Mortgage Lenders and Servicers

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11316

COVID-19 and Short-Run Federal Deficit

COVID-19 and Short-Run Federal Deficit

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11317

CARES Act Higher Education Provisions

CARES Act Higher Education Provisions

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11497

CARES Act Eviction Moratorium

CARES Act Eviction Moratorium

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11320

GSA’s Federal Supply Schedule: Programs for State and Local Governments

GSA’s Federal Supply Schedule: Programs for State and Local Governments

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11312

COVID-19 Stimulus Assistance to Small Businesses: Issues and Policy Option

COVID-19 Stimulus Assistance to Small Businesses: Issues and Policy Option

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46284

Community Development Block Grants and the CARES Act

Community Development Block Grants and the CARES Act

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IN/IN11315

Are Start-ups Eligible for the SBA’s New Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans?

Supplemental Appropriations for Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration Due to COVID-19

Title IV Provisions of the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136)

Title IV Provisions of the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136)

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46301

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave Provisions

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Leave Provisions

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11487

2020 Census Fieldwork Delayed by COVID-19

2020 Census Fieldwork Delayed by COVID-19

https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11486

USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Response

USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Response

https://rd.usda.gov/coronavirus

USDA Makes it Easier to Feed Kids and Those Who Need Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency

USDA Makes it Easier to Feed Kids and Those Who Need Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/03/26/usda-makes-it-easier-feed-kids-and-those-who-need-food-during-covid

NACo County Governments COVID-19 Key Issues and Resources

NACo County Governments COVID-19 Key Issues and Resources

https://www.naco.org/sites/default/files/documents/NACo%20Legislative%20Brief%20on%20Federal%20COVID-19%20Action.pdf

Bloomberg to Help City Leaders Respond to Coronavirus

Bloomberg to Help City Leaders Respond to Coronavirus

https://www.bloomberg.org/press/releases/michael-r-bloomberg-to-help-city-leaders-respond-to-coronavirus-in-the-united-states/

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The Ferguson Group (TFG) compiled a 2024 Congressional Calendar with session and recess dates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate 118th congressional session. 

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