The Heroes Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2020): Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-517.
What this bill does
The Heroes Act was a large emergency spending package introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It combined supplemental appropriations with numerous policy provisions covering health care, unemployment benefits, direct payments and tax relief, aid to state and local governments, small business assistance, housing and eviction protections, election and Census funding, food assistance programs, agricultural support, education, and worker protections, among many other areas. The bill's provisions were organized into twenty divisions, ranging from emergency funding for agencies such as USDA, Commerce, and Justice to targeted relief programs for renters, student loan borrowers, essential workers, and public health systems.
The bill would affect a broad range of groups, including individuals and families facing income loss or health risks from the pandemic; state, local, and tribal governments; small businesses and nonprofits; renters and homeowners at risk of eviction or foreclosure; federal employees and essential workers; agricultural producers; and recipients of federal nutrition, housing, and education programs. Specific appropriations in the text include funding for nutrition assistance programs, rural rental assistance, Census operations, criminal justice and correctional health measures, and support for fishery participants, among other purposes.
The House passed H.R. 6800 on May 15, 2020, by a vote of 208–199. The bill was then sent to the Senate, which did not take it up or pass it. As a result, the bill did not become law in this form; some of its provisions were later incorporated into other legislation.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
The Heroes Act
This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
Among other things, the bill
• provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies;
• provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments;
• provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual;
• expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs, housing assistance, and payments to farmers;
• modifies and expands the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans and grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations;
Timeline
23 Jul 2020
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-517.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6800 do?
- The Heroes Act was a large emergency spending package introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It combined supplemental appropriations with numerous policy provisions covering health care, unemployment benefits, direct payments and tax relief, aid to state and local governments, small business assistance, housing and eviction protections, election and Census funding, food assistance programs, agricultural support, education, and worker protections, among many other areas. The bill's provisions were organized into twenty divisions, ranging from emergency funding for agencies such as USDA, Commerce, and Justice to targeted relief programs for renters, student loan borrowers, essential workers, and public health systems. The bill would affect a broad range of groups, including individuals and families facing income loss or health risks from the pandemic; state, local, and tribal governments; small businesses and nonprofits; renters and homeowners at risk of eviction or foreclosure; federal employees and essential workers; agricultural producers; and recipients of federal nutrition, housing, and education programs. Specific appropriations in the text include funding for nutrition assistance programs, rural rental assistance, Census operations, criminal justice and correctional health measures, and support for fishery participants, among other purposes. The House passed H.R. 6800 on May 15, 2020, by a vote of 208–199. The bill was then sent to the Senate, which did not take it up or pass it. As a result, the bill did not become law in this form; some of its provisions were later incorporated into other legislation.
- Has H.R. 6800 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6800. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6800?
- H.R. 6800 was sponsored by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] (D-NY), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6800?
- Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-517. (23 Jul 2020).
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