Fellow Conservative,

Congress was in recess this week—they are social distancing just like the rest of us. But that doesn’t mean that legislators and policymakers aren’t working. And unfortunately, liberals have been proposing some terrible ideas.

Speaker Pelosi is trying to take advantage of the crisis and has called for:

• A national vote-by-mail law.
• Mandated “diversity” on corporate boards and in banks.
• Expanded tax credits for wind and solar power.
• Stricter carbon emission restrictions for airlines.

Yesterday, Pelosi has publicly backed off of some of these demands, but conservatives should remain vigilant. Another massive relief bill presents another opportunity for liberals to attach unrelated policies.

Passing another massive “emergency” comprehensive bill would be reckless — and likely a big-government, liberal wish list. There may be a need for further congressional response to the coronavirus in coming weeks, but new policies should be handled individually, through regular order, rather than in another overstuffed “comprehensive” package. And they certainly shouldn’t pass until we’ve fully implemented the CARES Act.

Special Call to Help Small Business Owners

On Monday night at 5:30pm, we are holding a special call to discuss the resources made available by Congress to help small businesses, non-profits, churches, and their employees.

If you own or work for a small business, non-profit, or congregation, or are experiencing economic hardship due to the coronavirus, then you'll want to listen in.

What: Special Call on Coronavirus Aid
When: Monday, April 6 @ 5:30pm ET
How to Join: Dial 844-849-5502

How to Access Unemployment

During this crisis, the best policy is for the government to help businesses retain and continue to pay their employees. This allows employees to maintain their health insurance and will allow them to more quickly return to work at the appropriate time.

However, we know many employees have been laid off and are facing undue hardship through no fault of their own. If this is your situation, we urge you to take advantage of recent changes that Congress has made to the uninsurance program, and apply.

Those who are self-employed or are gig-workers are now eligible. Additionally, requirements to look for and apply to other jobs have been suspended due to mandatory stay-at-home orders in many states.

Unemployment Insurance is not administered at the federal level, and each state has its own process to apply. To find out how to apply in your state, use this website sponsored by the US Department of Labor.

Helpful Resources while Social Distancing

Social Distancing has been a major adjustment for many, presenting unique challenges, but also unique opportunities. We’d like to share a few resources we’ve found helpful:

• White House: 30 Days to Slow the Spread
• CDC: How to Protect Yourself
• CDC: What to do if You Get Sick
• DailySignal: How to Do Homeschooling: Practical Advice From an Expert
• Heritage Podcasts: Heritage has hundreds of hours of audio to listen to—interviews with scholars, recorded events, and stories that the mainstream media isn’t covering.

We appreciate you and your support. Please be safe and stay healthy.

- Jessica and the Heritage Action team