WHITE HOUSE UPDATE

WHITE HOUSE UPDATE
The White House offers an update to how policies and actions are being crafted to assist American families during this time. Here are some major points of their effort:

President Trump signed historic legislation to provide direct payments to Americans and significantly expand unemployment benefits.

The Administration negotiated legislation which will provide tax credits for eligible businesses that give paid leave to Americans affected by the virus.

President Trump put a 60 day pause on immigration to protect American workers as we face this challenge as a nation.

The Department of Labor issued guidance to help inform Americans about the paid family and medical leave available to them.

The Administration took action to provide more flexibility in unemployment insurance programs for workers impacted by the coronavirus.

The Treasury Department moved tax day from April 15 to July 15.

President Trump signed legislation providing funding and flexibility for emergency nutritional aid for senior citizens, women, children, and low-income families.

USDA announced new flexibilities to allow meal service during school closures.

USDA announced a new collaboration with the private sector to deliver nearly 1,000,000 meals a week to students in rural schools closed due to the coronavirus.

USDA launched a partnership with Panera Bread and the Children’s Hunger Alliance to provide meals to children across Ohio, with more states to come.

HHS has announced $250 million in grants to help communities provide meals for seniors.

The Administration is halting foreclosures and evictions for families with FHA-insured mortgages.

The Department of Labor announced up to $100 million in dislocated worker grants in response to the coronavirus national health emergency.

The White House worked with the private sector to launch a central website where families, students, and educators can access online education technologies.

President Trump signed legislation to provide continuity in educational benefits for veterans and their families who attend schools that have had to switch to online learning.

The Department of Education has given broad approval to colleges and universities to allow them to more easily move their classes online.

The Department of Education set interest rates on all federally-held student loans to 0% for at least 60 days.

The Department of Education announced borrowers will have the option to suspend their payments on federally-held student loans for at least two months.

The Department of Education is providing waivers for federal testing requirements to states that have had to close schools.

The Department of Education announced over $6 billion in emergency grants to be distributed immediately to help college students impacted by the virus.

The Department of Education announced nearly $3 billion in funding available to governors to ensure education continues for students of all ages impacted by the coronavirus.

The President has directed the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council to focus on supporting underserved communities impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

The President announced a $19 billion relief program for farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus.