U.S. Department of Education Awards Final $198 Million of American Rescue Plan Higher Education Funds to Support Students at Community Colleges, Rural, and Minority-Serving Institutions | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: July 13, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) awarded the final $198 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants. The grants will assist students who attend 244 colleges and universities and provides resources to help these institutions recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden in March 2021, provided almost $40 billion in relief funds to colleges and universities, directly helping thousands of students impacted by the pandemic.
The grants have been awarded to public and private non-profit colleges and universities that have the greatest unmet needs, including commun...
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U.S. Department of Education Awards Final $198 Million of American Rescue Plan Higher Education Funds to Support Students at Community Colleges, Rural, and Minority-Serving Institutions
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For National Small Business Week, plan now to take Advantage of Tax Benefits for 2022
For National Small Business Week, plan now to take Advantage of Tax Benefits for 2022 | site |
Enhanced deduction for business meals, home office deduction and more
Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) press release dated: May 3, 2022
Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today urged business taxpayers to begin planning now to take advantage of the enhanced 100% deduction for business meals and other tax benefits available to them when they file their 2022 federal income tax return.
During National Small Business Week, May 1 to 7, the IRS is highlighting tax benefits and resources tied to the theme for this year's celebration: "Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship." With next year's filing deadline nearly a year away, any entrepreneur still has time to identify possible tax benefits, take action to qualify for them and then claim them when they file in 2023. ... -
U.S. Department of Labor issues Equity Action Plan Highlighting Progress, continued Efforts to Ensure Access for all Workers
U.S. Department of Labor issues Equity Action Plan Highlighting Progress, continued Efforts to Ensure Access for all Workers | site |
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Labor today published its Equity Action Plan in response to the Biden-Harris administration’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, issued in 2021. The order promotes a whole-of-government equity agenda that addresses systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits offered by the federal government. The plan summarizes the department’s efforts to identify barriers to more equitable access to programs and services for underserved, marginalized and excluded communities and outlines the next steps for expanding access to those communities. It also serves as a roadmap to help those communities better understand the department’s vision for advancing equity so that they can provide input and hold the department accountable... -
U.S. Department of the Interior Releases Five-Year Monitoring, Maintenance and Treatment Plan to Address Wildfire Risk
U.S. Department of the Interior Releases Five-Year Monitoring, Maintenance and Treatment Plan to Address Wildfire Risk | site |
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests billions to address wildfires and protect communities
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior press release dated: April 4, 2022 Washington - - President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $1.5 billion to the Department of the Interior’s Wildland Fire Management Program to address wildfire risk and prepare communities and ecosystems against the threat of wildfire by making historic investments in forest restoration, hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration. Today, the Department released a roadmap for achieving these objectives in coordination with federal, non-federal and Tribal partners. This roadmap follows the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service 10-... -
Biden-Harris Administration Begins Distributing American Rescue Plan Rural Funding to Support Providers Impacted by Pandemic
Biden-Harris Administration Begins Distributing American Rescue Plan Rural Funding to Support Providers Impacted by Pandemic site
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release dated: November 23, 2021) Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), began distributing $7.5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments to providers and suppliers who serve rural Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare beneficiaries. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to providing much-needed relief to rural providers who historically operate on thin margins and have had their financial challenges further exacerbated during the pandemic. The average payment being announced today is approximately $170,700, with payments ranging from $500 to approximately $43 million... -
HUD releases more than 13 Million Dollars in American Rescue Plan Funds to assist Victims of Housing Discrimination related to the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases more than $13 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to assist Victims of Housing Discrimination related to the Coronavirus Pandemic | site |
Funds will support the efforts of fair housing enforcement organizations
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: November 3, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is providing $13.6 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to enable 51 HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) agencies to conduct a range of fair housing enforcement and education and outreach activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the activities that will be conducted by the organizations is addressing discriminatory practices in underserved communities. “Discriminatory policies have no place in a nation... -
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination | site |
African American Worker Endured Co-Worker’s Repeated Use of Racial Slur, Federal Agency Charges
(Information contained in U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [EEOC] press release dated: October 8, 2021) Tacoma, Wash. - - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington (KFHPW) violated federal law when it tolerated repeated use of a racial slur over the objections of an African American employee at its Tacoma Medical Center, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit. According to the EEOC’s suit, for several months, Darlene Hayden, an African American laboratory assistant, endured a co-worker’s use of racial slurs. On the first occasion, Hayden informed her non-Black co-worker that the term, a version of the N-word, was offensive and discriminatory, and the co-worker apologized. However, when the co-wo... -
New Resource Details Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Impact of Lost Instructional Time by Using American Rescue Plan Funding
New Resource Details Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Impact of Lost Instructional Time by Using American Rescue Plan Funding | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: August 31, 2021)
Students across the country continue to return to in-person learning after more than a year of varied access to the educational opportunities they need to succeed. For example, some estimates show that 3 million students have either been consistently absent from or have not been actively participating in remote learning since the beginning of the pandemic. Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released “Strategies for Using American Rescue Plan Funding to Address the Impact of Lost Instructional Time,” a resource to support educators as they implement, refine, and work to continuously improve their strategies for supporting students. We know that across the country... -
FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11
Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11 | site |
Test Messages Will be Sent to TVs and Radios Along with Select Cell Phones That Have Opted-in to Receive Test Messages
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 11, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages. This will be the second nationwide WEA test, but the first nationwide WE... -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds | site |
DHS says Biden Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Serious Policy Solutions for Border Management
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: June 11, 2021) Washington - - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency’s plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States. The plan fulfills a requirement of President Biden’s Proclamation ending the diversion of funds for border wall, and outlines steps DHS will take to end wall expansion to the extent permitted by law and address life, safety, and environmental concerns. The prior administration planned to spend over $15 billion on wall construction, and diverted over $10 billion of those funds from military projects and other sour... -
CMS says Four in Ten New Consumers Spend 10 Dollars or Less Per Month for HealthCare.Gov Coverage Following Implementation of American Rescue Plan Tax Credits
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says Four in Ten New Consumers Spend $10 or Less Per Month for HealthCare.Gov Coverage Following Implementation of American Rescue Plan Tax Credits | site | (Information contained in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services press release dated: June 14, 2021) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new report that shows that more than 1 million new and returning consumers have health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace that costs $10 or less per month after advance payments of premium tax credits (APTC) following the April 1 implementation of the American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) expanded APTC. Of the 1,034,624 consumers who selected a Marketplace plan with premiums of $10 or less per month, after APTC, 687,275 were returning consumers and 347,349 were new consumers. This means 4 in 10 (43%) new consumers and 3 in 10 (30%) returning consumers and more than one t... -
IRS posts new FAQs making available information to aid Families and Small Business under the American Rescue Plan
IRS posts new FAQs making available information to aid Families and Small Business under the American Rescue Plan | site |
Information for enhanced 2021 child and dependent care tax credits; updated paid sick and family leave credits for Q2 and Q3 of 2021
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: June 11, 2021)
Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today posted two new, separate sets of frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) to assist families and small and mid-sized employers in claiming credits under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Both the child and dependent care credit as well as the paid sick and family leave credit were enhanced under the ARP, enacted in March to assist families and small businesses with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery underway. The two sets of FAQs provide information on eligibility, computing the credit amounts, and how to clai... -
IRS says more than 1.8 Million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan - - - total Payments reach nearly 167 Million
IRS says more than 1.8 Million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total Payments reach nearly 167 Million | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: May 26, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they have disbursed more than 1.8 million additional Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan.
Today's announcement covering the most recent two weeks of the effort brings the total disbursed so far to nearly 167 million payments. They represent a total value of approximately $391 billion since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches on March 12.
Here is additional information on the last two weeks of payments, which includes those with official payment dates through May 26:- In total, this includes
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CMS Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan Funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan Funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services | site |
Guidance Helps States Access Additional Federal Funds for Critical Services Supporting Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release dated: May 13, 2021) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance on how states can receive enhanced funding, provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), to increase access to home and community based services (HCBS) for Medicaid beneficiaries. These benefits provide critical services to millions of older adults and individuals with disabilities, allowing them to receive health services in their homes and communities, rather than in nursing homes and other institutions. Today’s guidance is a key tool to assist s... -
U.S. Treasury says nearly 1 Million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan
U.S. Treasury says nearly 1 Million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan | site |
Treasury says total payments reach nearly 165 million
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: May 12, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing nearly 1 million payments in the ninth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.
Today’s announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 165 million payments, with a total value of approximately $388 billion, since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches as announced on March 12. The ninth batch of payments began processing on Friday, May 7, with an official payment date of May 12, with some people receiving direct payments in...
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U.S. Department of Education Awards Final $198 Million of American Rescue Plan Higher Education Funds to Support Students at Community Colleges, Rural, and Minority-Serving Institutions | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: July 13, 2022 Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) awarded the final $198 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants. The grants will assist students who attend 244 colleges and universities and provides resources to help these institutions recover from the impacts of the pandemic. The American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden in March 2021, provided almost $40 billion in relief funds to colleges and universities, directly helping thousands of students impacted by the pandemic. The grants have been awarded to public and private non-profit colleges and universities that have the greatest unmet needs, including commun...07-19-2022, 01:20 PM -
For National Small Business Week, plan now to take Advantage of Tax Benefits for 2022 | site |
Enhanced deduction for business meals, home office deduction and more
Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) press release dated: May 3, 2022
Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today urged business taxpayers to begin planning now to take advantage of the enhanced 100% deduction for business meals and other tax benefits available to them when they file their 2022 federal income tax return.
During National Small Business Week, May 1 to 7, the IRS is highlighting tax benefits and resources tied to the theme for this year's celebration: "Building a Better America through Entrepreneurship." With next year's filing deadline nearly a year away, any entrepreneur still has time to identify possible tax benefits, take action to qualify for them and then claim them when they file in 2023. ...05-06-2022, 04:20 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor issues Equity Action Plan Highlighting Progress, continued Efforts to Ensure Access for all Workers | site |
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Labor today published its Equity Action Plan in response to the Biden-Harris administration’s Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, issued in 2021. The order promotes a whole-of-government equity agenda that addresses systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits offered by the federal government. The plan summarizes the department’s efforts to identify barriers to more equitable access to programs and services for underserved, marginalized and excluded communities and outlines the next steps for expanding access to those communities. It also serves as a roadmap to help those communities better understand the department’s vision for advancing equity so that they can provide input and hold the department accountable...04-14-2022, 11:51 AM -
U.S. Department of the Interior Releases Five-Year Monitoring, Maintenance and Treatment Plan to Address Wildfire Risk | site |
President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests billions to address wildfires and protect communities
Information contained in U.S. Department of the Interior press release dated: April 4, 2022 Washington - - President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $1.5 billion to the Department of the Interior’s Wildland Fire Management Program to address wildfire risk and prepare communities and ecosystems against the threat of wildfire by making historic investments in forest restoration, hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration. Today, the Department released a roadmap for achieving these objectives in coordination with federal, non-federal and Tribal partners. This roadmap follows the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service 10-...04-11-2022, 10:10 AM -
Biden-Harris Administration Begins Distributing American Rescue Plan Rural Funding to Support Providers Impacted by Pandemic site
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services press release dated: November 23, 2021) Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), began distributing $7.5 billion in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments to providers and suppliers who serve rural Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicare beneficiaries. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to providing much-needed relief to rural providers who historically operate on thin margins and have had their financial challenges further exacerbated during the pandemic. The average payment being announced today is approximately $170,700, with payments ranging from $500 to approximately $43 million...11-26-2021, 07:48 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases more than $13 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to assist Victims of Housing Discrimination related to the Coronavirus Pandemic | site |
Funds will support the efforts of fair housing enforcement organizations
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development press release dated: November 3, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is providing $13.6 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to enable 51 HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) agencies to conduct a range of fair housing enforcement and education and outreach activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the activities that will be conducted by the organizations is addressing discriminatory practices in underserved communities. “Discriminatory policies have no place in a nation...11-09-2021, 10:30 PM -
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Sued by EEOC for Race Discrimination | site |
African American Worker Endured Co-Worker’s Repeated Use of Racial Slur, Federal Agency Charges
(Information contained in U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission [EEOC] press release dated: October 8, 2021) Tacoma, Wash. - - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington (KFHPW) violated federal law when it tolerated repeated use of a racial slur over the objections of an African American employee at its Tacoma Medical Center, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit. According to the EEOC’s suit, for several months, Darlene Hayden, an African American laboratory assistant, endured a co-worker’s use of racial slurs. On the first occasion, Hayden informed her non-Black co-worker that the term, a version of the N-word, was offensive and discriminatory, and the co-worker apologized. However, when the co-wo...10-11-2021, 09:57 PM -
New Resource Details Evidence-Based Strategies to Address Impact of Lost Instructional Time by Using American Rescue Plan Funding | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: August 31, 2021)
Students across the country continue to return to in-person learning after more than a year of varied access to the educational opportunities they need to succeed. For example, some estimates show that 3 million students have either been consistently absent from or have not been actively participating in remote learning since the beginning of the pandemic. Today, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) released “Strategies for Using American Rescue Plan Funding to Address the Impact of Lost Instructional Time,” a resource to support educators as they implement, refine, and work to continuously improve their strategies for supporting students. We know that across the country...09-18-2021, 12:20 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Aug. 11 | site |
Test Messages Will be Sent to TVs and Radios Along with Select Cell Phones That Have Opted-in to Receive Test Messages
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission [FCC] press release dated: June 11, 2021)
Washington - - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this summer. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests will begin at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 11. The Wireless Emergency Alert portion of the test will be directed only to consumer cell phones where the subscriber has opted-in to receive test messages. This will be the second nationwide WEA test, but the first nationwide WE...06-23-2021, 06:42 AM -
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds | site |
DHS says Biden Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Serious Policy Solutions for Border Management
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Homeland Security [DHS] press release dated: June 11, 2021) Washington - - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency’s plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States. The plan fulfills a requirement of President Biden’s Proclamation ending the diversion of funds for border wall, and outlines steps DHS will take to end wall expansion to the extent permitted by law and address life, safety, and environmental concerns. The prior administration planned to spend over $15 billion on wall construction, and diverted over $10 billion of those funds from military projects and other sour...06-16-2021, 01:15 AM -
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says Four in Ten New Consumers Spend $10 or Less Per Month for HealthCare.Gov Coverage Following Implementation of American Rescue Plan Tax Credits | site | (Information contained in Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services press release dated: June 14, 2021) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new report that shows that more than 1 million new and returning consumers have health coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace that costs $10 or less per month after advance payments of premium tax credits (APTC) following the April 1 implementation of the American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) expanded APTC. Of the 1,034,624 consumers who selected a Marketplace plan with premiums of $10 or less per month, after APTC, 687,275 were returning consumers and 347,349 were new consumers. This means 4 in 10 (43%) new consumers and 3 in 10 (30%) returning consumers and more than one t...06-15-2021, 11:08 PM
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IRS posts new FAQs making available information to aid Families and Small Business under the American Rescue Plan | site |
Information for enhanced 2021 child and dependent care tax credits; updated paid sick and family leave credits for Q2 and Q3 of 2021
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: June 11, 2021)
Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today posted two new, separate sets of frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) to assist families and small and mid-sized employers in claiming credits under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Both the child and dependent care credit as well as the paid sick and family leave credit were enhanced under the ARP, enacted in March to assist families and small businesses with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery underway. The two sets of FAQs provide information on eligibility, computing the credit amounts, and how to clai...06-15-2021, 08:56 PM -
IRS says more than 1.8 Million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan; total Payments reach nearly 167 Million | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: May 26, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they have disbursed more than 1.8 million additional Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan.
Today's announcement covering the most recent two weeks of the effort brings the total disbursed so far to nearly 167 million payments. They represent a total value of approximately $391 billion since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches on March 12.
Here is additional information on the last two weeks of payments, which includes those with official payment dates through May 26:- In total, this includes
05-28-2021, 12:29 AM -
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Issues Guidance on American Rescue Plan Funding for Medicaid Home and Community Based Services | site |
Guidance Helps States Access Additional Federal Funds for Critical Services Supporting Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release dated: May 13, 2021) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing guidance on how states can receive enhanced funding, provided through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), to increase access to home and community based services (HCBS) for Medicaid beneficiaries. These benefits provide critical services to millions of older adults and individuals with disabilities, allowing them to receive health services in their homes and communities, rather than in nursing homes and other institutions. Today’s guidance is a key tool to assist s...05-13-2021, 11:02 PM -
U.S. Treasury says nearly 1 Million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan | site |
Treasury says total payments reach nearly 165 million
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: May 12, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing nearly 1 million payments in the ninth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.
Today’s announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 165 million payments, with a total value of approximately $388 billion, since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches as announced on March 12. The ninth batch of payments began processing on Friday, May 7, with an official payment date of May 12, with some people receiving direct payments in...05-13-2021, 12:46 AM -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $40 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Emergency Home Visiting Assistance for Families Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS] press release dated: May 11, 2021) Today, in recognition of National Women’s Health Week, and thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded approximately $40 million in emergency home visiting funds to states, territories, and the District of Columbia to support children and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program supports the delivery of coordinated and comprehensive, high quality, voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services to children and families living in communities at risk for...05-12-2021, 02:07 AM -
U.S. Department of Education Makes Available $36 Billion in American Rescue Plan Funds to Support Students and Institutions | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: May 11, 2021) The U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced more than $36 billion in emergency grants today provided under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act for postsecondary education. These grants will help over 5,000 institutions of higher education (institutions), including HBCUs, TCCUs, and HSIs, provide emergency financial aid to millions of students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 national emergency. Emergency funds provided by ARP more than double the emergency relief aid available to students and institutions already authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) relief legislation. This funding is provided by the ARP...05-12-2021, 01:23 AM -
U.S. Internal Revenue Service offers Overview of Tax Provisions in American Rescue Plan | site |
IRS says retroactive tax benefits help many people now preparing 2020 returns
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: May 11, 2021) Washington - - The Internal Revenue Service today provided an overview of some of the key tax provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act. Several provisions affect the 2020 tax return people are filling out this filing season, including one exempting up to $10,200 in unemployment compensation from tax and another benefiting many people who purchased subsidized health coverage through either federal or state Health Insurance Marketplaces. In addition, the law also includes a third round of Economic Impact Payments, now going out to eligible Americans, that are generally equal to $1,400 per person for most people, as well as several other key changes for tax-year 2021. The...05-11-2021, 08:51 PM -
U.S. Internal Revenue Service says more than 1.1 Million additional Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan | site |
IRS says payments total approximately 164 million
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: May 5, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing more than 1.1 million payments in the eighth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.
Today's announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 164 million payments, with a total value of approximately $386 billion, since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches as announced on March 12. The eighth batch of payments began processing on Friday, April 30, with an official payment date of May 5, with some people rece...05-06-2021, 07:15 PM -
Nearly 2 Million more Economic Impact Payments disbursed under the American Rescue Plan | site |
Continuing payments reach approximately 163 million
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: April 28, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing nearly 2 million payments in the seventh batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.
Today’s announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 163 million payments, with a total value of approximately $384 billion, since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches as announced on March 12. The seventh batch of payments began processing on Friday, April 23, with an official payment date of April 28, with some people receiving direct payments in their accounts earlier as ...04-29-2021, 11:55 PM -
Two Million More Economic Impact Payments Disbursed Under the American Rescue Plan | site |
Total Reaches Approximately 161 million as Payments Continue
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: April 22, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing nearly 2 million payments in the sixth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.
Today’s announcement brings the total disbursed so far to approximately 161 million payments, with a total value of more than $379 billion, since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches as announced on March 12. The sixth batch of payments began processing on Friday, April 16, with an official payment date of April 21, with some people receiving direct payments in their accounts earlier as provisional...04-24-2021, 11:59 PM -
Treasury, IRS Disburse 25 Million more Economic Impact Payments under the American Rescue Plan | site |
Social Security and other beneficiaries bring total to more than 156 million payments; VA beneficiaries payments to be disbursed on April 14
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: April 7, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service announced they are disbursing more than 25 million payments in the fourth batch of Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan.
Today’s announcement brings the total disbursed so far to more than 156 million payments, with a total value of approximately $372 billion, since these payments began rolling out to Americans in batches, as announced on March 12. The fourth batch of payments began processing on Friday, April 2, with an official payment dat...04-08-2021, 12:18 AM -
Treasury Department Begins Sending Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan to Americans | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press release dated: March 12, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the United States Department of the Treasury announced that Economic Impact Payments from the American Rescue Plan will begin rolling out in tranches to millions of Americans in the coming weeks. Following passage of the American Rescue Plan, which President Biden signed into law yesterday, the Treasury Department – through the Internal Revenue Service and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service – enacted an operational plan to begin processing the first batch of these payments today, which some recipients will start receiving as early as this weekend, and with more receiving this coming week. Additional large batches of payments, which will be automatic and require no action by taxpayers, will be sent in the coming...03-15-2021, 10:33 PM -
U.S. Department of Education Continues Aggressive Plan to Safely Reopen Schools | site |
Will Help Schools Navigate Reopening, Share Best Practices, and Access Billions in Funds to Support Safe School Reopening Through the American Rescue Plan
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: March 12, 2021) Following President Biden's signing the American Rescue Plan into law, the U.S. Department of Education announced additional details on its plans to support schools in safely returning to in-person instruction. The Department of Education will provide best practices, guidance, and support to schools as they navigate reopening, while the American Rescue Plan will provide $130 billion to help schools implement these safe reopening measures and address the academic, social, and emotional needs of students. These efforts are part of U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona's priority to support schools, campuses, and student...03-15-2021, 10:06 PM -
Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Signing of the American Rescue Plan | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Education press release dated: March 12, 2021) "The American Rescue Plan is a victory for our nation's students and schools. As I have said since being sworn into office, my top priority is getting students back into schools safely. The $130 billion in this plan will ensure K-12 educators, students, and parents, especially those most impacted by this pandemic, have what they need to resume and sustain in-person learning in classrooms as quickly and safely as possible. This plan also includes $40 billion in critical resources to help colleges operate safely and provide assistance to help students complete their studies. It will take years to address the devastating impacts of COVID-19—including the ways that the pandemic exacerbated the existing inequities in our education system. To repair the ...03-13-2021, 10:20 PM -
Statement from Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the U.S Senate’s Vote on the American Rescue Plan | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of the Treasury press released dated: March 6, 2021)
Statement from Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on the U.S Senate’s Vote on the American Rescue Plan
The Senate took a critical step today. With the economy down 9.5 million jobs since February 2020, it could be two years before the labor market simply reaches its pre-pandemic level. These high rates of job loss threaten the wellbeing of workers and their families. They may create economic scars that last well beyond the end of the pandemic. This is why our country is in need of an ambitious relief bill to help Americans endure the final months of this crisis; to put food on the table, checks in the mail, and vaccine shots in the arm. With the Senate’s vote on the American Rescue Pla...03-08-2021, 05:30 AM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Draft Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: January 15, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) this week published a draft of its first Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation (Accessibility Strategic Plan), a noteworthy step in making America’s transportation system more accessible for all travelers. The draft Accessibility Strategic Plan is available for public review and comment, and will be announced this month in the Federal Register. “This first-of-its-kind Accessibility Strategic Plan creates a unified vision for the Department to achieve access and mobility for all in transportation,” said Acting U.S. Secretary of Transportation Steven Bradbury. The draft Accessibility Strategic Plan reflects ongoing and future initiatives across the DOT’s operating a...01-18-2021, 10:13 PM -
American Hospital Association Statement on President-elect Biden’s COVID Relief Plan | site |
(Information contained in American Hospital Association [AHA] press release dated: January 14, 2021)
AHA Statement on President-elect Biden’s COVID Relief Plan
Rick Pollack
President and CEO
American Hospital Association
January 14, 2021
America’s hospitals and health systems, and our heroic front-line caregivers, applaud President-elect Biden’s focus and broad approach in bringing the COVID-19 pandemic to an end. We both share this as among the highest priorities for the nation. We continue to call for increased federal leadership, support and resources to combat this virus that has devastated countless families and communities and this plan makes important strides in these directions. In particular, we are pleased that it includes much-needed additional funding to ...01-15-2021, 04:01 PM -
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Releases Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Action Plan | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Food and Drug Administration [FDA] press release: January 12, 2021)
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the agency’s first Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Based Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) Action Plan. This action plan describes a multi-pronged approach to advance the Agency’s oversight of AI/ML-based medical software. “This action plan outlines the FDA’s next steps towards furthering oversight for AI/ML-based SaMD,” said Bakul Patel, director of the Digital Health Center of Excellence in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). “The plan outlines a holistic approach based on total product lifecycle oversight to further the enormous potential that these technologies have to improve patient care while delivering safe and effecti...01-12-2021, 01:54 PM -
U.S. Department of Transportation Releases Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Transportation press release dated: January 11, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Transportation (the Department) today released the Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan (AVCP). The AVCP lays out the Department’s robust multimodal strategy to promote collaboration and transparency, modernize the regulatory environment, and prepare the transportation system for the safe integration of Automated Driving Systems (ADS). The AVCP prioritizes safety while preparing for the future of transportation. “This comprehensive plan lays out a vision for the safe integration of automated vehicles into America’s transportation system while ensuring that legitimate concerns about safety, security, and privacy are addressed,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The AVCP illustrates how the Department’s work...01-11-2021, 07:16 PM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, Vaccinations began this Week| site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs press release: December 15, 2020)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today publication of its dynamic VA COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, being executed at 37 sites across the country.
VA began vaccinating Veterans and frontline employees this week, following the Food and Drug Administration’s Dec. 11 decision to issue an Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The distribution plan addresses vaccinations for Veterans, staff and other federal partners including a prioritization framework for identifying the population(s) at highest risk to receive the vaccine. The plan will be updated over the next two weeks to reflect final recommendations and specifications from FDA an...12-16-2020, 04:25 AM -
Agencies announce several Resolution Plan Actions| site |
(Information contained in Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System press release: December 9, 2020)
Agencies announce several Resolution Plan Actions
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board today announced several resolution plan actions. Resolution plans, commonly known as living wills, must describe the company's strategy for rapid and orderly resolution in bankruptcy in the event of material financial distress or failure of the company. First, the agencies confirmed that weaknesses previously identified in the resolution plans for several large foreign banks—Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, and UBS—have been remediated. Second, the agencies finalized guidance for the resolution plans of certain large foreign bank...12-10-2020, 01:47 AM -
National Institutes of Health-funded Tool helps Organizations Plan COVID-19 Testing
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Online calculator computes costs of testing and offers strategies for preventing infections in schools and businesses.
(Information contained in National Institutes of Health [NIH] press release: December 7, 2020) It can be an enormous challenge for schools and businesses to determine how to establish an effective COVID-19 testing program, particularly with the multiple testing options now on the market. An innovative online tool funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), part of the National Institutes of Health, helps organizations choose a COVID-19 testing strategy that will work best for their specific needs. The COVID-19 Testing Impact Calculator is a free resource that shows how different approaches to testing and other mitigation measures, such as mask use, can curb the spread of the virus in any orga...12-07-2020, 04:56 PM -
U.S. Department of Labor announces Registration Requirements for Pooled Plan Providers | site |
(November 12, 2020) - - Today the U.S. Department of Labor published the following information:
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule establishing registration requirements for pooled plan providers. The rule implements the registration requirements for pooled plan providers pursuant to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act). The SECURE Act amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code to establish a new type of multiple employer plan (MEP) called a “pooled employer plan.” Pooled employer plans must be administered by a “pooled plan provider.” “Pooled employer plans will give employers, especially small unrelated employers, a way of offering their employees a workplace retirement savings option with reduced bur...11-12-2020, 02:08 PM -
2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Plan Information Now Available on Medicare.gov Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment | site |
(October 1, 2020) - - Today, October 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the following information:
Following last week’s announcement of historically low premiums in Medicare Advantage, starting today, seniors can begin to compare their Medicare coverage options for 2021. CMS has released the 2021 benefit and cost-sharing information for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans on Medicare.gov. Additionally, for the first time, seniors will be able to find through Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov more than 1,600 prescription drug plans to choose from that will offer insulin at no more than a $35 monthly copay beginning in January. Average 2021 premiums for Medicare Advantage plans are expected to decline 34.2 percent from 2017 while plan choice, benefits, and enrollment continue to...10-06-2020, 05:10 PM -
Treasury, IRS and Labor announce Plan to implement Coronavirus-related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses to swiftly Recover the Cost of providing Coronavirus-related Leave | site |
(March 20, 2020) - - In a press release dated March 20, 2020 the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided the following information:
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees. This relief to employees and small and midsize businesses is provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Act), signed by President Trump on March 18, 2020. The Act will help the United States combat and ...03-23-2020, 03:38 AM -
Agencies invite Comment on Updates to Resolution Plan Guidance for Large Foreign Banks| site |
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (March 6, 2020) - - Today, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System published the following information: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board on Friday invited public comment on proposed changes to the guidance for resolution plans submitted by large foreign banks, including plans that are due by July 1, 2021. The updates focus on the agencies' expectations around a firm's derivatives and trading activities and payment, clearing, and settlement activities. Resolution plans, commonly known as living wills, must describe the company's strategy for rapid and orderly resolution in bankruptcy in the event of material financial distress or failure of the company. The resolution planning process helps ensure that a firm's failure woul...03-06-2020, 11:25 PM -
United Nations says UN Health Agency developing COVID-19 Virus Treatment Master Plan| site |
(February 12, 2020) - - Today, the United Nations (UN) published the following information:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is developing a master plan for coordinating clinical trials that could lead to potential therapies for patients infected with the COVID-19 virus, the agency’s chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced on Wednesday.
Mr. Tedros was speaking at a press conference in Geneva, at the conclusion of a two-day research and innovation forum on COVID-19, during which leading health experts from around the world met to assess the current level of knowledge about the new disease, identify gaps and work together, so that critical research can begin immediately. These include decisions surrounding easy to apply diagnostics, the best approaches for infection prevention, potential therapies that could be us...02-13-2020, 11:15 AM -
World Health Organization says $US675 Million needed for New Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Global Plan| site |
Urgent support needed to protect vulnerable countries from outbreak
Geneva, Switzerland - - (February 5, 2020) - - Today (February 5, 2020), the World Health Organization (WHO) published the following information: To fight further spread of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China and globally, and protect states with weaker health systems, the international community has launched a US$675 million preparedness and response plan covering the months of February through to April 2020. “My biggest worry is that there are countries today who do not have the systems in place to detect people who have contracted with the virus, even if it were to emerge,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “Urgent support is needed to bolster weak health systems to detect, diagnose and care for p...02-06-2020, 07:25 AM -
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Proposes Transparency and Financial Accountability Amendments to the CAT NMS Plan| site |
(September 9, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published the following information: Washington D.C., Sept. 9, 2019 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose amendments to the national market system plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (the “CAT NMS Plan”). The proposed amendments to the CAT NMS Plan would require self-regulatory organizations that are participants to the CAT NMS Plan (the “Participants”) to file with the Commission and publish a complete implementation plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) and quarterly progress reports, each of which must be approved by the Operating Committee established by the CAT NMS Plan and submitted to the CEO, President, or equivalently situated senior officer at each Participant. In addition, the propos...09-16-2019, 11:31 AM -
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., and Deputy Commissioner Anna Abram on the FDA’s New Plan to Advance Plant, Animal Biotechnology Innovation
(October 30, 2018) - - Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the following information: Innovations in plant and animal biotechnology offer tremendous opportunities for advancing public health. Promising new technologies that can edit animal and plant genomes have the potential to improve human and animal health, animal well-being, food productivity and food security. New forms of biotechnology allow modification of living organisms, such as plants or animals, in order to produce a new product, such as a novel pharmaceutical, new food variety or disease-resistant crop. These are just some of the new plant and animal-based biotechnology innovations that are opening up new opportunities to improve public health. At the FDA, w...10-31-2018, 02:46 AM -
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's New Strategic Plan Puts Investors, Innovation, and Performance at Top
Washington, DC - - (October 11, 2018) - - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced a new strategic plan to guide the agency’s work over the next four years with a primary focus on investors, innovation, and performance. The plan’s goals reflect the agency’s commitment to its longstanding mission while leveraging the opportunities and addressing the challenges that come from fast-evolving markets, products and services. "Our new strategic plan is a concise, straight-forward explanation of the goals that will guide us as our markets evolve. It is based on the core values that have motivated the women and men of the SEC for over 80 years, including, most importantly, serving the interests of our long term Main Street investors" stated SEC Chairman Ja...10-13-2018, 02:25 PM -
Remarks from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., as prepared for delivery at the Brookings Institution on the release of the FDA’s Biosimilars Action Plan
(July 18, 2018) - - Statement: Our ability to build a market for safe, effective biosimilar products is key for patients and our nation’s health care system. It’s a key to promoting access and reducing health care costs. And it’s a key to advancing public health. But I’m worried that the market for these products still isn’t established. The ability for these products to penetrate clinical practice, and gain acceptance, is still not firm. That doesn’t mean that the future doesn’t hold a lot of promise for biosimilars. It just means that the future is uncertain. And the policy and regulatory decisions that we make today are going to have a lot to do with whether we realize the promise for this new category of pr...08-06-2018, 09:58 AM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Provides Reorganization Plan to Strengthen and Modernize Department
Washington, DC - - (June 21, 2018) - - Today the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced specific recommendations in the President’s “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century” - Reform Plan and Reorganization Recommendations.” The plan is the result of President Trump’s Executive Order 13781 – “Executive Order on a Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive Branch,” signed March 13, 2017. Specific mentions of VA are on page 57 and 125 on the document above. The Executive Order directed all federal agencies to submit a plan to improve efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the executive branch of government. The proposed recommendations seek to modernize VA by reducing bureaucracy, increasing accountability and improving delivery of services ...06-22-2018, 01:39 AM -
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Whole Health Flagship Sites
Personalized Plan Puts Veterans in Control of their Health Care
Washington, DC - - (May 15, 2018) - - Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released the names of 18 facilities designated VA Whole Health Flagship Sites, which are spread around the country within the VA health-care system and are focused on empowering and equipping Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being.
As VA shifts from a health-care system focused primarily on treating disease to one guided by a personalized health plan that considers the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and environmental needs of Veterans, the Whole Health System acknowledges that health care involves more than the physical human body. “VA’s Whole Health approach helps Veterans live their lives to the fullest...05-17-2018, 09:53 PM -
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Announces Release of Updated Every Student Succeeds Act Consolidated State Plan Template
Washington, DC - - (March 13, 2017) - - In a letter delivered today to chief state school officers, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos provided clarity on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) implementation and released the updated template for the consolidated state plans.
Secretary DeVos issued the following statement:...
"The updated state template will ensure states are able to better serve students with the freedom and flexibility they deserve, and which Congress requires. My philosophy is simple: I trust parents, I trust teachers, and I trust local school leaders to do what's right for the children they serve. ESSA was passed with broad bipartisan support to move power away from Washington, D.C., and into the hands of those who are closest to serving our nation's students. "States, along with03-16-2017, 12:21 AM