As a new reality takes hold, BPC’s experts are laying out the facts and analyzing the U.S. response to the coronavirus. From public health and the economy to immigration and the borders, COVID-19 is changing American life. Here's what Dr. Anand Parekh, Theresa Cardinal Brown, and Shai Akabas had to say.

Congress needs a plan for operating with increasing disruptions, and that planning must start now. Rather than starting with the idea of transforming the Congress into a virtual forum, Congress should start by using the flexibility that exists under current rules and begin from the more realistic premise that some number of members, including leaders, will be present in Washington.

A key principle of an election’s legitimacy is that the public knows when, where, and how the election will take place and that it is widely accessible to qualified voters. The COVID-19 pandemic has struck in the middle of various election contests and states now confront difficult, last-minute questions about how or when to run their planned elections.

With the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic worsening by the day, businesses of all sizes are facing severe cashflow problems that threaten their sustainability. When considering the standards for corporate taxpayer assistance, there are a number of important factors to keep in mind as it applies to this current crisis.