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March 08, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act now heads back to the U.S. House, with Democrats aiming to have it signed into law this week.
July 02, 2020
If the measure passes the House, small insurance businesses will have until Aug. 8 to apply for the popular relief loans.
March 06, 2020
The measure reimburses local governments for the cost of preparing for the virus as well as a $500M investment in telehealth programs.
May 30, 2019
Congress extended the National Flood Insurance Program through June 14, preventing the federal initiative from expiring on Saturday.
May 24, 2019
Lawmakers reached an agreement on the bill, H.R. 2157.
December 19, 2017
The strategy makes an end run around House Democrats who say they were shut out of the final crafting of the disaster package.
November 17, 2017
The White House asked Congress for $44 billion in hurricane aid, including funds designated for Texas and Florida, while most of Puerto Ricos needs would be addressed in a future request.
October 24, 2017
The measure, passed 82-17, gives Puerto Rico access to $4.9 billion in low-interest Treasury loans and would also replenish the troubled National Flood Insurance Program, which runs out of money as early as this week.
October 13, 2017
The House passed a $36.5 billion hurricane and wildfire relief bill Thursday that would give Puerto Rico access to $4.9 billion in low-interest Treasury loans and allow the troubled NFIP to keep paying claims.
September 08, 2017
Congress cleared legislation Friday to suspend the U.S. debt limit and provide $15.25 billion for hurricane relief under a deal between President Donald Trump and Democrats.
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