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Yesterday, President Trump led a roundtable discussion with restaurant industry executives ([link removed][UNIQID]) at the White House to discuss the path forward to safely reopen businesses. To date, 250,000 restaurants have received over $30 billion in aid through the Paycheck Protection Program.

Additionally, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released recommendations for State and Local officials considering the reopening of nursing homes ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

Today, the President delivers remarks on supporting our Nation’s Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Supply Chain at 11:00am ET. The President later holds a Cabinet Meeting at 3:00pm ET.

Additional Guidance (as of 5.18, 5:00pm):
* HHS - Secretary Alex Azar Statement on National EMS Week (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* CDC - CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening America Up Again (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* CDC - Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* FDA - May 15 Daily Roundup (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* FDA - FDA Authorizes First Standalone At-Home Sample Collection Kit That Can Be Used With Certain Authorized Tests (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* FDA - Coronavirus Testing Basics (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* NIH - NIH Director: Defeating COVID-19 requires unprecedented action and collaboration (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DHS - FEMA Releases State-by-State PPE Data (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* SBA/Treasury - SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOL - U.S. Department of Labor Awards Over $26 Million in Dislocated Worker Grants in Response to Coronavirus Public Health Emergency (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOL - U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Families First Coronavirus Response Act Webinars to Educate Employees, Employers, State and Local Governments (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOL - Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on Being Added to the White House Coronavirus Task Force (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* ED - Updated guidance (Office of Postsecondary Education) for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* HUD - HUD Allocates more than $75 Million in Fourth Wave of CARES Act Funding to Assist People Living with Disabilities (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* USDA - USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Colorado, Missouri, and Wyoming (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOD - Army General to Co-Lead 'Operation Warp Speed' for COVID-19 Vaccine (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOD - Army Converts Local Chapel Into COVID-19 Medical Facility (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOD - Oldest Army Medical Unit Adopts State-of-the-Art Assets to Combat COVID-19 (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOD - Kings Bay Unit Makes PPE for Employees, Health Care Providers (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* VA - VA encourages donations to help homeless Veterans or those at risk of homelessness during COVID-19 pandemic (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* VA - VA lead facilities reintroduce health care services while ensuring safe environment (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )


President Trump is Ensuring No Community is Forgotten During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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SUPPORT FOR HARD HIT COMMUNITIES
* President Trump is providing support to underserved communities hit hard by the coronavirus.
* Yesterday, the President hosted a meeting on Opportunity Zones, discussing how the Administration is helping distressed communities during this pandemic.
* At the President’s direction, the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council is refocusing its efforts on aiding underserved communities.
* President Trump is utilizing the full resources of the federal government to aid Americans of every background.
+ PRESIDENT TRUMP: “As President, I’m absolutely determined to deliver a great future for Americans of every race, religion, color, and creed. Before our nation was attacked by this horrible enemy, our African American and Hispanic American citizens were prospering like never before.”


HELPING AMERICANS IN NEED
* The President signed legislation to provide direct cash payments to Americans who have been affected by the pandemic.
* President Trump secured legislation providing paid leave for workers impacted by coronavirus.
* The President’s Paycheck Protection Program is helping deliver capital to small businesses and underserved communities across the country, saving tens of millions of jobs.
* President Trump signed legislation providing $1 billion to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other minority serving institutions that have been impacted by this crisis.
* The Department of Education temporarily delayed student loan repayments and held interest rates at zero.
* The Department of Housing and Urban Development suspended foreclosures and evictions for families with FHA backed loans.
* Last week, USDA announced the launch of the Farmers to Families Food Box program, a $3 billion program to support farmers and provide food to our most vulnerable communities.

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