Last night, the US Senate passed what is being dubbed as the Phase 3 COVID-19 Emergency Economic Relief Package. It provides over $2.2 trillion in financial assistance to public and private entities. The Senate has now adjourned until April 20 and the House is scheduled to take up the bill and pass it by a voice vote tomorrow. The President is expected to sign the bill tomorrow evening. Click here to view the bill.
About John R. Russell, IV
John Russell is a member of Dentons' Public Policy practice. Focusing on federal advocacy and strategic communications, John worked for nearly a decade on Capitol Hill, serving on the leadership staffs of a speaker, a House majority whip and the chairman of the House Campaign Committee. In his career, John has worked both extensively and effectively in the legislative, communications and campaign arenas.
About Gary Goldberg
Gary L. Goldberg is a Senior Policy Director in Dentons' Public Policy and Regulation practice. He specializes in federal legislative, regulatory and public policy advocacy, and in providing political intelligence to corporate, trade association, nonprofit and governmental clients, with a particular emphasis on financial services, tax and budget-related matters.
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