President Signs $2.2 Trillion Bill to Support Economy During Virus Pandemic
As COVID-1c9o continues to upend nearly every aspect of life in the United States, Congress has been working to relieve suffering Americans. Having passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18 in an effort to limit the spread of the pandemic and support relief efforts, Congress turned to stabilizing the economy. After days of furious negotiations between Republicans and Democrats on the Hill and Trump Administration officials, the Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARESA) Act. With a $2.2 trillion price tag, the Act is the most expensive piece of legislation ever passed.
The Act passed in the Senate by a unanimous vote late on March 25, 2020 and was passed in the House of Representatives on March 27, 2020. The President signed the bill into law later on March 27, 2020.
The Act looks to make a significant impact on the economy by providing loan forgiveness, supporting small businesses, enhancing unemployment insurance, and providing federal loans to industries severely impacted by the pandemic. In addition, it provides tax relief and tax incentives for individuals and businesses alike. The majority of the tax relief is designed to increase liquidity in the economy, largely through the relaxation of limitations on business deductions and the deferral of taxes, but also with the introduction of recovery rebates for individuals.
