Federal COVID-19 Legislation
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The legislation guarantees free coronavirus testing, establishes paid leave, enhances Unemployment Insurance, expands food security initiatives and increases federal Medicaid funding.
CSG Summary of Congressional Package, H.R. 6201
CSG policy analysts summarize legislation and provide a breakdown of what states need to know.
Federal Agency Resources
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for State Medicaid and CHIP Agencies
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Increased FMAP FAQs
- Federal Medical Percentage Map (FMAP)
- Medicaid Telehealth Guidance
- Section 1135 Waivers
- Section 1915 Waiver, Appendix K Template
- State Medicaid Director Letter (SMDL) #20-002 with New Section 1115 Demonstration
- State Plan Flexibilities
- COVID-19 & the Workplace
- Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants
- OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Primary Points of Contact for State Officials
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Darcie Johnston
(Phone – 202-690-1058 / Email – [email protected])
U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Cherie Short
(Phone – 202-893-2941 / Email – [email protected]
U.S. Department of State: Bill Killion
Phone – 202-647-7595 / Email – [email protected]
U.S. Department of Transportation: Sean Poole
Office – 202-597-5109 / Cell – 202-366-3132 / Email – [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education: Susan Falconer
Phone – 202-320-6837 / Email – [email protected]
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Thayer Verschoor
Phone – 202-461-7385 / Email – [email protected]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Britt Carter
Phone – 202-440-0728 / Email – [email protected]
U.S. Small Business Administration: Ryan Lambert
Phone – 202-615-6570 / Email – [email protected]
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Lillie Brady
Phone – 202-845-3872 / Email – [email protected]
Aid Available from the Coronavirus Relief Fund
(by jurisdiction)
$0 – $1.9 Billion
$2 – 2.99 Billion
$3 – 3.99 Billion
$4 Billion +
District of Columbia — $0.50 billion
Puerto Rico — $2.24 billion
Other Territories — $0.26 billion
Tribal Governments — $8.00 billion
Sources: CARES Act; Tax Foundation calculations.
Table 1. Aid Available from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (by jurisdiction)