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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Federal Law

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed into Federal Law

The U.S. Senate approved the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in a 90-8 vote on March 18, and President Donald Trump signed it into law a few hours later. The bill provides free screening, paid sick leave,and enhanced unemployment insurance benefits for people affected by COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) provides:

  • Free coronavirus testing
  • Paid emergency leave
  • Enhanced unemployment insurance
  • Additional funding for nutritional programs
  • Protections for health care workers and employees responsible for cleaning at-risk places
  • Additional federal funds for Medicaid

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