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Yesterday, the Trump Administration took the following steps in response to the COVID-19 epidemic:
· As portions of the economy begin to reopen, President Trump took action to prioritize American workers by temporarily pausing immigration for 60 days.
o The Administration will continue to monitor the labor market to amend or extend the proclamation if needed.
o There are exemptions for medical and other essential workers to combat the outbreak and for spouses and minor children of American citizens.
o More information can be found here: Fact Sheet
· The President also directed the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council to focus its efforts on supporting distressed communities impacted by the Coronavirus.
o "As President, I am absolutely determined to deliver a great future for Americans of every race, religion, color, and creed." – President Donald J. Trump
o The White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council will identify additional funding needed from Congress to best support minority and distressed areas.
· The Department of the Treasury updated its website on Preserving Jobs for American Industry to include additional information:
o Q&A: Payroll Support to Air Carriers and Contractors – Update
o Payroll Support Agreement
· The Department of Health and Human Services announced additional allocations of CARES Act Provider Relief Funds.
o $100 billion is being distributed by the Administration to healthcare providers, including hospitals battling COVID-19.
o $50 billion of the Provider Relief Fund is allocated for general distribution to Medicare facilities and $10 billion will be provided to hospitals in areas that have been particularly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
o As announced in early April, a portion of the $100 billion Provider Relief Fund will be used to reimburse healthcare providers, at Medicare rates, for COVID-related treatment of the uninsured.
Finally, President Trump continues to urge the House of Representatives to pass legislation to replenish the critical Paycheck Protection Program and to fund hospitals and testing efforts.
Today, members of the Coronavirus Task Force hold a press briefing at 5:00pm ET.
Additional Guidance (as of 4.22, 5:30pm):
- HHS - HHS Awards Nearly $165 Million to Combat the COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Communities (Click here)
- CMS - Trump Administration Launches New Toolkit to Help States Navigate COVID-19 Health Workforce Challenges (Click here)
- CMS - COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers (Click here)
- CDC - Confirmation of COVID-19 in Two Pet Cats in New York (Click here)
- FDA - April 21 Daily Roundup (Click here)
- FDA - Virtual Town Hall Series - Immediately in Effect Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests (Click here)
- DHS - Weekly Update: DHS Response to COVID-19 (Click here)
- DHS-FEMA - FEMA Provides $36.5 Million to City And County of Denver for COVID-19 Response (Click here)
- DHS-FEMA - Addressing PPE Needs in Non-Healthcare Setting (Click here)
- USDA - USDA Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits by 40% (Click here)
- USDA - USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Alabama (Click here)
- ED - Secretary DeVos Calls on Wealthy Institutions to Reject Taxpayer Emergency Funds, Congress to Change Eligibility (Click here)
- DOL - U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Help Keep Construction Workers Safe during The Coronavirus Pandemic (Click here)
- DOJ - Department of Justice Announces Disruption of Hundreds of Online COVID-19 Related Scams (Click here)
- DOD - COVID-19 Doesn't Stop Homeland Defense, Northcom Commander Says (Click here)
- DOD - 3,600 National Guardsmen Contribute to New York's COVID-19 Fight (Click here)
- DOD - DOD Starts Tiered COVID-19 Testing Process to Ensure Safety (Click here)
- State - The United States Continues Leadership in the Global COVID-19 Response With More Than $270 Million in Additional U.S. Foreign Assistance (Click here)
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