From J.R. Romano <[email protected]>
Subject 05/08 COVID-19 Update
Date May 8, 2020 3:39 PM
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Yesterday on National Day of Prayer ([link removed][UNIQID]) , President Trump gave remarks in the Rose Garden and prayed for hope and healing.

· “We pray for every family stricken with grief and devastated with a tragic loss. We pray for the doctors, the nurses, and first responders waging war against the invisible enemy. We pray for the scientists and researchers, who pioneer treatments, that they find therapies and vaccines and that they find them soon. We pray for the frontline workers keeping our nation fed, nourished, and safe and secure. May God watch over them all.” – President Trump

Additionally, President Trump continues to empower states in their fight against the coronavirus and yesterday met with Governor Abbott of Texas ([link removed][UNIQID]) . Working in partnership with state, local, tribal, and business leaders, the Administration is leveraging all resources to respond to the virus, bringing together government and private industry in a collaborative response.

Today, the President and the First Lady participate in a wreath laying ceremony in commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day at 11:30am ET. Later, the President meets with Republican Members of Congress at 1:00pm ET. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a briefing at 12:30pm ET.

Additional Guidance (as of 5.7, 5:00pm):
· WH - April Jobs Report Will Show the High Cost of States Shutting Down their Economies (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· HHS - HHS Extends Deadline for Attestation, Acceptance of Terms and Conditions for Provider Relief Fund Payments to 45 Days (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· HHS - HHS Awards More than Half Billion Dollars Across the Nation to Expand COVID-19 Testing (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· CMS - May 7 News Alert (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· CMS - Interim Final Rule Updating Requirements for Notification of Confirmed and Suspected COVID-19 Cases Among Residents and Staff in Nursing Homes (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· FDA - May 6 Daily Roundup (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· FDA - FDA Continues to Combat Fraudulent COVID-19 Medical Products (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· NIH - NIH-supported research survey to examine impact of COVID-19 on rare diseases community (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· DHS-FEMA - How We Make Decisions During COVID-19 to get Supplies to the Right Place at the Right Time (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· Treasury/IRS - Three new credits are available to many businesses hit by COVID-19 (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· USDA - USDA Approves Colorado to Accept SNAP Benefits Online (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· USDA - USDA Approves New Mexico to Accept SNAP Benefits Online (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· USDA - USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in New York and Pennsylvania (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· USDA - USDA Invests $23 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural New Mexico (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· USDA - USDA Invests $71 Million in High-Speed Broadband for Rural Kansas and Oklahoma (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· USDA - USDA Invests $2 Million in High-Speed Broadband in Rural New Hampshire (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· DOL - U.S. Department of Labor Awards Over $10 Million in Dislocated Worker Grants in Response to the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· DOC - U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Availability of $1.5 Billion in CARES Act Funds to Aid Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· DOD - Air Force Chaplains Continue to Inspire Despite COVID-19 Restrictions (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· DOD - Puppies Bring Stress Relief to Those Fighting COVID-19 (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· DOJ - California Hand Sanitizer Company Ordered to Stop Marketing Unapproved New Drugs (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
· DOJ - Statement from Assistant Attorney General Stephen E. Boyd Expressing Support for Congressional Efforts to Expedite Payment of Public Safety Officer Benefits to First Responders Who Contract COVID-19 (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )

What You Need To Know | President Trump Will Always Support American Workers, Families, and Businesses
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As millions of hardworking Americans across the country are hurting financially due to the coronavirus, President Trump is working every day to provide them the support they deserve.

SUPPORT FOR WORKERS
* The President signed legislation to significantly expand unemployment benefits.
+ The Labor Department is working with states to address problems with outdated computer systems to expedite delivery of these payments.
* The President worked with Congress to secure paid leave for workers affected by the virus.
* The Labor Department also announced up to $100 million in dislocated worker grants in response to the coronavirus emergency.
* The President has placed a pause on immigration to ensure American jobs are first in line for jobs.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
* The President is providing economic relief payments directly to American families – with families of four receiving up to $3,400.
* The Treasury Department has moved tax day from April 15 to July 15, giving American households a break when they need it most.
* The Department of Housing and Urban Development has halted foreclosures and evictions for families with FHA-insured mortgages.
* The Education Department has temporarily suspended payments on student loans and set interest rates to 0%.
* USDA has announced flexibilities to allow meal service during school closures, and is working to deliver meals to kids in need all over America.

SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
* The President launched the Paycheck Protection Program, providing $670 billion in loans to small businesses to help them stay afloat and keep their workers on payroll.
* The Small Business Administration has streamlined applications for its disaster loan program and is using its many loan programs to support small businesses in this time.
* Legislation signed by the President provided the Federal Reserve with the ability to leverage more than $4 trillion in funds to keep liquidity in the economy.
* The Export-Import Bank announced new temporary relief programs to provide maximum financing flexibility for businesses.

* The Federal Reserve announced trillions in loans to support the economy through various channels, including the Main Street Lending Program.

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