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What were the actions enacted in the policy of The CARES Act of 2020
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GPT 3.5
The CARES Act of 2020 included the following actions:
1. Economic Impact Payments: The CARES Act provided one-time direct payments to individuals and families, with up to $1,200 for adults and $500 for children.
2. Expansion of Unemployment Benefits: The CARES Act expanded unemployment insurance benefits to include an additional $600 per week for those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and extended coverage to self-employed and gig workers.
3. Paycheck Protection Program: The CARES Act established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide forgivable loans to small businesses to help them retain employees and pay certain expenses.
4. Coronavirus Relief Fund: The CARES Act allocated funds to state, local, and tribal governments to help cover costs related to the pandemic response.
5. Assistance to Health Care Providers: The CARES Act provided funding to hospitals, health care providers, and research institutions to help them respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
6. Relief for Student Loan Borrowers: The CARES Act suspended federal student loan payments and set the interest rate at 0% through September 30, 2020.
7. Assistance for Airlines and other Industries: The CARES Act provided financial assistance to airlines and other industries that were severely impacted by the pandemic.
8. Funding for COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing: The CARES Act allocated funds to expand testing, contact tracing, and other public health measures to control the spread of the virus.
These are some of the key actions enacted in the policy of The CARES Act of 2020.
1. Economic Impact Payments: The CARES Act provided one-time direct payments to individuals and families, with up to $1,200 for adults and $500 for children.
2. Expansion of Unemployment Benefits: The CARES Act expanded unemployment insurance benefits to include an additional $600 per week for those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, and extended coverage to self-employed and gig workers.
3. Paycheck Protection Program: The CARES Act established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide forgivable loans to small businesses to help them retain employees and pay certain expenses.
4. Coronavirus Relief Fund: The CARES Act allocated funds to state, local, and tribal governments to help cover costs related to the pandemic response.
5. Assistance to Health Care Providers: The CARES Act provided funding to hospitals, health care providers, and research institutions to help them respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
6. Relief for Student Loan Borrowers: The CARES Act suspended federal student loan payments and set the interest rate at 0% through September 30, 2020.
7. Assistance for Airlines and other Industries: The CARES Act provided financial assistance to airlines and other industries that were severely impacted by the pandemic.
8. Funding for COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing: The CARES Act allocated funds to expand testing, contact tracing, and other public health measures to control the spread of the virus.
These are some of the key actions enacted in the policy of The CARES Act of 2020.