From The Hill
Our latest report on Congress from Williams & Jensen, PLLC
Senate – The Senate passed H.R. 1957, which is the legislative vehicle for the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422), which funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund to address maintenance and capital backlogs at parks and other public lands. The Senate confirmed Justin Reed Walker to be a U.S. Circuit Court Judge for the District of Columbia.
The Senate is expected to consider the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act (S. 3985), which is a policing reform bill. The Senate may continue its consideration of pending nominations.
House – The House met in pro-forma session, with committees holding hearings and markups. The House Judiciary Committee favorably reported the Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 7120), which deals with policing reform. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee favorably reported the INVEST in America Act (H.R. 2), a $494 billion surface transportation reauthorization bill.
The House is expected to consider the Justice in Policing Act, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51), and a resolution to disapprove the Department of Education’s 2019 student loan forgiveness rule (H.J. Res. 76).
The House has pending legislation. Below is a sample.
- “The Captive Primate Safety Act” HR 1776
- “The Bear Protection Act” HR 2264
- “The St. Mary’s Reinvestment Act” HR 2492
- “The Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act” HR 2871
If you would like more information on pending legislation we recommend that you explore the following websites www.congress.gov or www.senate.gov or www.house.gov. They provide information on pending bills and locating your Senators and Representatives.You can also watch live Senate and House Floor proceedings.
Another way to watch Congressional proceedings is through C Span. The link is www.c-span.org. You will have your choice of choosing from “Live Online Today”, Recent Briefings, and U.S. House and Senate proceedings. “This Week’s Hearings” is a favorite of mine.
Another way to watch Congressional proceedings is through C Span. The link is www.c-span.org. You will have your choice of choosing from “Live Online Today”, Recent Briefings, and U.S. House and Senate proceedings. “This Week’s Hearings” is a favorite of mine.
PPP Payroll Protection Program
On 05 June, 2020 President Trump signed into law a revising borrower friendly PPP loan forgiveness program. The SBA and Treasury also posted a revised, borrower-friendly PPP loan forgiveness application implementing the PPPFA. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act will do the following according to William & Jensen:
On 05 June, 2020 President Trump signed into law a revising borrower friendly PPP loan forgiveness program. The SBA and Treasury also posted a revised, borrower-friendly PPP loan forgiveness application implementing the PPPFA. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act will do the following according to William & Jensen:
- Increases amount of time to spend PPP funds from 8 – 24 weeks.
- Reduces required payroll costs from 75% to 60%.
- Extends exemptions based on employee availability and provides additional safe harbor for full time equivalent employee reductions.
- Extends loan maturity to five years.
- Extends payment deferral period to 22 January,2022 in the case of a 24 month covered period.
- Delays employee taxes, deferral of portions of social security payroll taxes of up to 6.2%.
Clean Energy Sector
Congress has determined that over 600,000 jobs have been lost since the COVID-19 pandemic has begun. Democratic lawmakers have urged Congress to push for federal investment in Clean Air Technologies. It is expected that additional tax credits and serious investment will help the economic recovery.
During this challenging time our government representatives and supporting staff are working hard to continue to move legislation forward and meet the needs of constituents. Please have patience. Do continue to reach out to your Senators and Representatives. They need to hear from you and learn what your needs are as expats.
Please let us know your interests for future Newsletters. Remember this is a service for you our valued members.
Talk to you soon,
Kathleen Davey Mistry
Member
U.S. – U.A.E. Public Affairs Committee
Congress has determined that over 600,000 jobs have been lost since the COVID-19 pandemic has begun. Democratic lawmakers have urged Congress to push for federal investment in Clean Air Technologies. It is expected that additional tax credits and serious investment will help the economic recovery.
During this challenging time our government representatives and supporting staff are working hard to continue to move legislation forward and meet the needs of constituents. Please have patience. Do continue to reach out to your Senators and Representatives. They need to hear from you and learn what your needs are as expats.
Please let us know your interests for future Newsletters. Remember this is a service for you our valued members.
Talk to you soon,
Kathleen Davey Mistry
Member
U.S. – U.A.E. Public Affairs Committee