Build Back Better Act Resources:
Summary of Ways and Means Contributions to the Build Back Better Act (as of 11/19/21): LINK
One-Pager on Paid Family and Medical Leave: LINK
Summary of Health-Related Provisions: LINK
Summary of Worker Investments: LINK
Summary of Provisions to Expand Opportunity Through the Tax Code: LINK
Summary of Green Energy Provisions: LINK
Summary of the Build Back Better Act's Revenue Sources: LINK
American Rescue Plan (as passed by the House on 2/27/21) Resources:
Ways and Means Contributions to the American Rescue Plan: LINK
Summary of Health-Related Provisions: LINK
Fact Sheet on Expanding Health Care Coverage and Improving Affordability for Millions of Americans: LINK
Child Care for Workers Section-by-Section: LINK
Crisis Support for Unemployed Workers Section-by-Section: LINK
Elder Justice and Support Guarantee Section-by-Section: LINK
Emergency Assistance to Children and Families Section-by-Section: LINK
Emergency Assistance to Families through Home Visiting Section-by-Section: LINK
Promoting Economic Security Section-by-Section: LINK
Economic Impact Payments FAQs: LINK
One-Pager on Protecting Multiemployer Pension Plans: LINK
One-Pager on Support to Skilled Nursing Facilities: LINK
One-Pager on Stimulus Payments and Unemployment Compensation Tax Relief: LINK
Report Regarding Affordable Care Act and Unemployment Insurance Policy: LINK
CRS Report on Elder Justice Act: LINK
Chairman Neal Opening Statement at Markup of COVID-19 Relief Legislation: LINK
Full Committee Markup of COVID-19 Relief Measures: LINK
End-of-Year COVID Relief Package Resources:
Ways and Means Contributions to the Package: LINK
Second Round of Economic Impact Payments FAQ: LINK
Updated One-Pager on Economic Impact Payments (1/29/2021): LINK
One-Pager on Economic Impact Payments: LINK
Summary of Health-Related Provisions: LINK
No Surprises Act Section-by-Section: LINK
Medicare, Medicaid, & Health and Human Services Extenders Section-by-Section: LINK
Unemployment Insurance Section-by-Section: LINK
Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Section-by-Section: LINK
Heroes Act Resources:
Enhanced Employee Retention Tax Credit - FAQ: LINK
Continued Assistance to Unemployed Workers in The Heroes Act - Summary and FAQ: LINK
Family Care for Essential Workers in the Heroes Act - Summary and FAQ: LINK
Emergency Assistance for Disadvantaged Individuals, Families, and Children in the Heroes Act - Summary and FAQ: LINK
Retirement Provisions in the Heroes Act - Summary: LINK
Ways and Means Health Provisions - Summary: LINK
CARES Act Resources:
The Year-End Unemployment Insurance Cliff Fact Scheet: LINK
Unemployment Compensation Fact Sheet and FAQ: LINK
Unemployment Compensation Cuts Under HEALS Act: LINK
Table on Unemployment Compensation Timing: LINK
Who is Considered “Unemployed" by the Unemployment Insurance System?: LINK
Rebates Frequently Asked Questions: LINK
Rebates FAQ En Español (as of 3/20): LINK
Economic Impact Payments Issued to Date (June 5, 2020): LINK
New IRS Portals for Economic Impact Payments (May 13, 2020): LINK
Social Security and the CARES Act Fact Sheet: LINK
Health Provisions FAQ: LINK
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Resources:
Tax-Related Provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: LINK
Unemployment Compensation Provisions in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: LINK
Hearings:
In Their Own Words: Paid Leave, Child Care, and an Economy that Failed Women
The Path Forward on COVID-19 Immunizations
Free Tax Preparation Services During the Pandemic
Markup of COVID-19 Relief Measures
Restaurants in America During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Consequences of Inaction on COVID Tax Legislation
Trade, Manufacturing, and Critical Supply Chains: Lessons from COVID-19
The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries
Examining the COVID-19 Nursing Home Crisis
The Child Care Crisis and the Coronavirus Pandemic
Tax Relief to Support Workers and Families during the COVID-19 Recession
The Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
Other Virtual Events:
Listening Session with Workers Affected by the COVID-19 Crisis
Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force Roundtable on Examining the Role of Telehealth during COVID-19 and Beyond
Emergency Unemployment Insurance Listening Session
Roundtable Discussion on Child Care in the COVID-19 Era
Chairman Neal Discussion with Mayors on the Importance of Federal Support for States and Localities During the COVID-19 Crisis
IRS Guidance:
* Economic Impact Payment Information Center
* Economic impact payments web tool for non-filers
* Coronavirus Tax Relief
* IRS Operations During COVID-19: Mission-critical functions continue
* Filing and Payment Deadlines Questions and Answers
* Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration webpage for coronavirus scam reporting
Department of Labor Guidance:
* DOL guidance on expanded eligibility for unemployment compensation
* DOL guidance on Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation
* Guidance to states on implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (attachment 1 shows each state's share of the emergency administrative grants)
* DOL guidance on 13 additional weeks of unemployment compensation benefits
* DOL guidance with further technical assistance for states in the administration of CARES Act provisions, including the interaction between UI and the Paycheck Protection Program
HHS Guidance:
* Office of Child Support Enforcement COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
* Letter to child welfare professionals containing information on funding and guidance (3/12/20)
* Letter to child welfare leaders regarding dormitory closings (3/12/20)
* Letter to child welfare leaders on operational adjustments during the COVID-19 crisis (3/18/20)
* Program Instruction for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program during the COVID-19 crisis (3/24/20)
* Letter to child welfare legal and judicial leaders regarding judicial proceedings during the COVID-19 crisis (3/27/20)
* Letter to state and tribal child welfare leaders on grant flexibility (4/1/20)
* Office of Child Support Enforcement: Guidance on Economic Impact Payments under the CARES Act (4/13/20)
* Letter to governors regarding state child welfare organizations during the COVID-19 crisis (4/17/20)
* Letter to child welfare leaders regarding the COVID-19 crisis (4/17/20)
* Office of Child Support Enforcement COVID-19 FAQs (4/22/20)
* Children’s Bureau Letter on Title IV-E Flexibility (4/27/20)
* Letter to state and tribal child welfare agencies regarding CCDF funding under the CARES Act (4/29/20)
* Tip Sheet for Tribes: Using CCDF Amendments and Waiver Flexibilities to Meet the Child Care Needs as a Result of COVID-19 (4/29/20)
* Children's Bureau CFSR/CQI Processes During the COVID-19 Pandemic (May 2020)
* Program Instruction for Title IV-E Flexibility (5/8/20)
* Cross-program human services collaboration during the pandemic (5/28/20)
* Guidance Regarding Extended Foster Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic (5/28/20)
* Letter Regarding Flexibilities for State and Tribal Child Support Agencies (5/28/20)
* Pandemic Guidance for MIECHV home visiting grantees (6/8/20)
* Program Instruction for child welfare funding provided under the CARES Act (6/9/20)
* Letter to state and tribal child welfare leaders on termination of parental rights and adoption assistance (6/23/20)
* Program Instruction on Tribal TANF during the COVID-19 Pandemic (7/22/20)
* Letter to Child Welfare Leaders: IV-E Prevention Program Stafford Act flexibilities (11/20/20)
* Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic: Supporting Families Through More Just, Equitable, Proactive, and Integrated Approaches (1/12/21)
* Guidance Regarding the Administration of Titles IV-E and IV-B of the Social Security Act (1/13/21)
* Temporary Flexibilities for Participating in the Title IV-E Kinship Navigator Program (3/9/21)
* Guidance and instruction related to the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act (3/9/21)
* Fiscal Year 2021 Supplemental Allotments to States and Territories (3/12/21)
* Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund Allotment - States (3/22/21)
* OFA publishes guidance on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for the TANF program (3/24/21)
* Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund Fact Sheet (4/1/21)
* Tribal TANF guidance for the Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (4/15/21)
* Children’s Bureau’s letter to state child welfare officials concerning COVID vaccinations (6/7/21)
* Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund state allocation tables (6/16/21)
Social Security Administration Guidance:
* Medicare Part B Special Enrollment Period for Affected Seniors
2021 Letters & Statements
2020 Letters & Statements
