COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, May 20
May 20, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress House Activities The House returns May 27 and plans to vote on H.R. 6886, bipartisan legislation that would increase flexibility for the use of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The legislation was originally introduced by Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Dean Phillips (D-MN). The legislation would: Give businesses 24 weeks to spend the loan […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | May 19 & 20
May 20, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Update Today, TIAC’s Vice President Stakeholder Relations and Business Development participated in a call hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, where he delivered remarks on the newly announced RRRF program. Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced changes to the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) which gives small businesses interest-free loans of up to […]
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COVID-19 Update | Tuesday, May 19
May 19, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Senate Republicans continue to hold off on any consideration of the House-passed HEROES Act or an equivalent next phase COVID package. Timing of Senate movement on such a package remains unclear. We believe that the impetus for movement will be informed by some combination of an agreement on liability protections, the need for Paycheck […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, May 18 (PM)
May 18, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Leadership is still asserting that the Capitol complex will remain closed to the public at least through June 8, which aligns with the extension of the District of Columbia’s stay at home order. There is no timeline for a re-opening to the public, but discussions have begun as to how and when that might […]
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COVID-19 Update | Monday, May 18 (AM)
May 18, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Friday evening, the House passed the $3T Democratic HEROES Act by a 208 to 199 vote. The bill will largely serve as the Democratic marker for further negotiations. At this point, Senate Majority Leader McConnell has said he will not consider the bill at this time – he referred to it as a “totally […]
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COVID-19 Update | Friday, May 15
May 15, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The House passed the Democratic proposal for the next round of COVID-19 relief, the HEROES Act, by way of a 208-199 vote. 14 Democratic Members voted “Nay”, one Republican Member voted “Yea” and 23 Members did not vote. The House also passed H.Res.965, which allows members to vote remotely by proxy and conduct committee […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Thursday, May 14
May 14, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Update Today, Parks Canada announced that there will be limited reopening of national parks, marine conservation areas and historic sites effective June 1, 2020 Some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating are examples of permittable activities The gradual resumption of some key field-based ecological and cultural resource protection activities will also […]
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COVID-19 Update | Thursday, May 14
May 14, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress The House Rules Committee met today on procedures for the consideration of H.Res.965, which would enable remote voting by proxy, as well as the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800). A vote is scheduled for tomorrow on both measures. 22 amendments, including an 89-page manager’s amendment, to the HEROES Act have already been filed with the […]
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COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, May 13
May 13, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
Congress Elevate expects the House will vote on two pieces of legislation Friday, H.Res.965 and the HEROES Act. H.Res.965 authorizes Speaker Pelosi (D-CA), in consultation with Minority Leader McCarthy (R-CA), to temporarily implement remote committee proceedings and remote voting in the House. This authorization would last for 45 days, with the option for the authorization […]
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Canadian COVID-19 Update | Wednesday, May 13
May 13, 2020 / Really Old Microsites
TIAC’s Advocacy Update Today, Canada’s six Canada’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) are now accepting applications under the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). TIAC has long been advocating for financial support for small, seasonal, rural and other SMEs, including DMOs who have not been able to access existing government support measures. The $1B in support […]
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