S 3534
Pandemic Disaster Assistance Act of 2020
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Bill overview
This bill, the Pandemic Disaster Assistance Act of 2020, amends existing disaster relief laws to provide direct assistance to individuals impacted by a pandemic. It expands the definition of ‘disaster’ to include pandemics, allowing FEMA to offer aid through programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance and Unemployment Assistance. The bill also establishes a minimum weekly benefit of 1.5 times the national average unemployment compensation and provides alternative application methods for unemployment assistance to reduce the need for in-person interviews.
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Kamala D. Harris
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