Recently, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed to provide financial assistance. This Act gives the response to the growing health and economic disaster with requirements for paid sick leave, free testing and expanded unemployment benefits. It also provides new federal aid to families affected by the school closings. These legislative actions would offer relief to businesses and individuals most severely impacted by COVID-19 such as various tax relief and health care benefits. During this time, business that are struggling to survive and employees who are worried about what could happen may benefit from these emergency measures.

Healthy Food for Those in Need

Prior to the pandemic, more than 37 million people in America were struggling with hunger. With companies having to cut back or fire employees, many Americans faced a growing concern of being able to provide food for their family. Passing the Families First Coronavirus Act was an important move towards providing funds to immediately help those in need.