Ways and Means Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Appropriations Committee, Budget Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The Heroes Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs, housing assistance, and payments to farmers; modifies and expands the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans and grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations; establishes a fund to award grants for employers to provide pandemic premium pay for essential workers; expands several tax credits and deductions; provides funding and establishes requirements for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing; eliminates cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments; extends and expands the moratorium on certain evictions and foreclosures; and requires employers to develop and implement infectious disease exposure control plans. The bill also modifies or expands a wide range of other programs and policies, including those regarding Medicare and Medicaid, health insurance, broadband service, medical product supplies, immigration, student loans and financial aid, the federal workforce, prisons, veterans benefits, consumer protection requirements, the U.S. Postal Service, federal elections, aviation and railroad workers, and pension and retirement plans.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 967 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Rule H. Res. 967 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2042-2253)
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measures will be considered read. Bills are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2253)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike in subtitle A of title I of division B, section 20102 pertaining to Individuals Providing Taxpayer Identification Numbers Taken into Account in Determining Credit and Rebates.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19 further proceedings on H.R. 6800 were postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2254-2255)
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 209 (Roll no. 108).
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 967 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Rule H. Res. 967 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2042-2253)
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measures will be considered read. Bills are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2253)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike in subtitle A of title I of division B, section 20102 pertaining to Individuals Providing Taxpayer Identification Numbers Taken into Account in Determining Credit and Rebates.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19 further proceedings on H.R. 6800 were postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2254-2255)
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 209 (Roll no. 108).
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdult day careAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAllied health servicesAmerican SamoaAppropriationsArchitect of the CapitolAsiaAssault and harassment offensesBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationBlood and blood diseasesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBuilding constructionBusiness expensesBusiness recordsBuy American requirementsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCensus and government statisticsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthChinaCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCommutingComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional electionsCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConsumer 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process and equal protectionEconomic performance and conditionsEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEmployment taxesEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Evidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFederal Reserve SystemFinancial services and investmentsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesFruit and vegetablesGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamHate crimesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHospital careHouse of RepresentativesHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHousing finance and home ownershipHousing for the elderly and disabledHousing supply and affordabilityHumanities programs fundingImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusionIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)International organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLandlord and tenantLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal Services CorporationLibraries and archivesLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careManufacturingMarine and coastal 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housingPublic-private cooperationPublic transitPuerto RicoRailroad Retirement BoardResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentResearch ethicsRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacyRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentScientific communicationSelf-employedSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsState and local taxationStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsSyriaTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTax treatment of familiesTeaching, teachers, curriculaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and film
The Heroes Act
USA116th CongressHR-6800| House
| Updated: 7/23/2020
The Heroes Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. Among other things, the bill provides FY2020 emergency supplemental appropriations to federal agencies; provides payments and other assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; provides additional direct payments of up to $1,200 per individual; expands paid sick days, family and medical leave, unemployment compensation, nutrition and food assistance programs, housing assistance, and payments to farmers; modifies and expands the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans and grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations; establishes a fund to award grants for employers to provide pandemic premium pay for essential workers; expands several tax credits and deductions; provides funding and establishes requirements for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing; eliminates cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatments; extends and expands the moratorium on certain evictions and foreclosures; and requires employers to develop and implement infectious disease exposure control plans. The bill also modifies or expands a wide range of other programs and policies, including those regarding Medicare and Medicaid, health insurance, broadband service, medical product supplies, immigration, student loans and financial aid, the federal workforce, prisons, veterans benefits, consumer protection requirements, the U.S. Postal Service, federal elections, aviation and railroad workers, and pension and retirement plans.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 967 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Rule H. Res. 967 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2042-2253)
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measures will be considered read. Bills are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2253)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike in subtitle A of title I of division B, section 20102 pertaining to Individuals Providing Taxpayer Identification Numbers Taken into Account in Determining Credit and Rebates.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19 further proceedings on H.R. 6800 were postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2254-2255)
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 209 (Roll no. 108).
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 581.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 967 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
Rule H. Res. 967 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 967. (consideration: CR H2042-2253)
Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 965 and H.R. 6800. Measures will be considered read. Bills are closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on H. Res. 965 and two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with two hours of debate on H.R. 6800.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mr. Riggleman moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Ways and Means. (text: CR H2253)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Riggleman motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to strike in subtitle A of title I of division B, section 20102 pertaining to Individuals Providing Taxpayer Identification Numbers Taken into Account in Determining Credit and Rebates.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19 further proceedings on H.R. 6800 were postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2254-2255)
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 209 (Roll no. 108).
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAdult day careAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAllied health servicesAmerican SamoaAppropriationsArchitect of the CapitolAsiaAssault and harassment offensesBank accounts, deposits, capitalBanking and financial institutions regulationBlood and blood diseasesBorder security and unlawful immigrationBuilding constructionBusiness expensesBusiness recordsBuy American requirementsCancerCardiovascular and respiratory healthCaribbean areaCensus and government statisticsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Chemical and biological weaponsChild care and developmentChild healthChinaCitizenship and naturalizationCivil actions and liabilityCommunity life and organizationCommutingComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional agenciesCongressional electionsCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightConsumer affairsConsumer creditContracts and agencyCorporation for National and Community ServiceCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCredit and credit marketsCrimes against womenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDebt collectionDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of EducationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDepartment of JusticeDepartment of LaborDepartment of StateDepartment of the InteriorDepartment of the TreasuryDepartment of TransportationDetention of personsDigestive and metabolic diseasesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDisability and health-based discriminationDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceDisaster relief and insuranceDrug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDue process and equal protectionEconomic performance and conditionsEducational facilities and institutionsEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElection Assistance CommissionElections, voting, political campaign regulationElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployee hiringEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEmployment taxesEnergy assistance for the poor and agedEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Evidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal-Indian relationsFederal officialsFederal Reserve SystemFinancial services and investmentsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefForeign laborForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesFruit and vegetablesGeneral Services AdministrationGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsGuamHate crimesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSHome and outpatient careHomelessness and emergency shelterHospital careHouse of RepresentativesHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHousing finance and home ownershipHousing for the elderly and disabledHousing supply and affordabilityHumanities programs fundingImmigration status and proceduresImmunology and vaccinationIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsIncome tax exclusionIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesInsurance industry and regulationInterest, dividends, interest ratesIntergovernmental relationsInternal Revenue Service (IRS)International organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLandlord and tenantLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegal Services CorporationLibraries and archivesLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarshall IslandsMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental healthMicronesiaMiddle EastMilitary civil functionsMilitary medicineMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsMinority and disadvantaged businessesMinority educationMinority healthMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNational and community serviceNational Credit Union AdministrationNational Foundation on the Arts and the HumanitiesNational Guard and reservesNational Institutes of Health (NIH)National Science FoundationNatural disastersNeurological disordersNorthern Mariana IslandsNorth KoreaNursingNutrition and dietOceaniaOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Organized crimePalauPerformance measurementPostal servicePoverty and welfare assistancePrescription drugsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProduct development and innovationPublic contracts and procurementPublic housingPublic-private cooperationPublic transitPuerto RicoRailroad Retirement BoardResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentResearch ethicsRetail and wholesale tradesRight of privacyRoads and highwaysRural conditions and developmentScientific communicationSelf-employedSeparation, divorce, custody, supportSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistanceSolid waste and recyclingState and local financeState and local government operationsState and local taxationStrategic materials and reservesStudent aid and college costsSyriaTax administration and collection, taxpayersTax-exempt organizationsTax treatment of familiesTeaching, teachers, curriculaTelecommunication rates and feesTelephone and wireless communicationTelevision and film