National Resources

 

USA.gov

Federal government website for Covid-19.

 

Legislation Enacted into Law

• Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 266 (Bill Text) – Signed into law on April 24, 2020
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, H.R. 748 (Bill Text) – Signed into law on March 27, 2020
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 (Bill Text) – Signed into law on March 18, 2020
• Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 6074 (Bill Text) – Signed into law on March 6, 2020

 

Legislative Proposals

• Senator Brown’s legislation to ban collections during COVID-19 – Introduced March 22, 2020
• Senator Cramer and Senator Warner’s legislation to expand use of remote online notarizations – Introduced March 18, 2020
• Chairwoman Waters’ Plan for Comprehensive Fiscal Stimulus and Public Policy Response to Coronavirus Pandemic – Proposed March 18, 2020
• Senator Schatz’s legislation to suspend negative credit reporting during coronavirus outbreak – Introduced March 17, 2020
• Senator Cramer’s legislation to delay CECL – Introduced March 16, 2020

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• CDC COVID-19 Information
  • The CDC has a COVID-19 FAQs page that includes helpful information on how to protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19, along with steps to take if you think you are sick. Additionally, the CDC tracks the spread of COVID-19.

 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

• A guide to COVID-19 economic stimulus relief Posted April 15, 2020
• Planning your finances for an uncertain future Posted April 22, 2020
• Tools to help when you can’t pay your bills Posted April 17, 2020
• Help for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic Posted April 6, 2020
• CFPB Issues Credit Reporting Guidance During COVID-19 Pandemic Posted April 1, 2020
• CFPB Provides Flexibility During COVID-19 Pandemic Posted March 26,
• Protecting your finances during the coronavirus pandemic Posted March 25, 2020
• Coronavirus and dealing with debt: Tips to help ease the impact Posted March 20, 2020
• Protecting your credit during the coronavirus pandemic Posted March 19, 2020
• Buckley LLP: Fed agencies issue COVID-19 guidance Posted March 18, 2020
• The CFPB continues to help consumers make informed financial decisions with up-to-date information and resources Posted March 17, 2020
• Buckley LLP: regulatory agencies issue pandemic planning statement Posted March 13, 2020

 

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

• DHS Covid-19 updates
• Homeland Security Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Guidance 3.0
• Identifying Critical Infrastructure (CISA)

 

Department of the Treasury

• Declaration of Critical Infrastructure for Financial Services Posted March 22, 2020

 

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

• FDIC: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Bankers and Consumers Posted April 29, 2020
• Frequently asked questions: For financial institutions affected and consumers affected by the coronavirus Posted March 19, 2020
• FDIC Chairman urges FASB to delay certain accounting rules amid pandemic Posted March 19, 2020
• FDIC announces steps to protect banks and consumers and to continue operations Posted March 16, 2020
• Regulatory Relief: Working with customers affected by the coronavirus Posted March 13, 2020

 

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and Interagency Statements

• Agencies Issue Revised Interagency Statement on Loan Modifications by Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus Posted April 7, 2020
• Federal Agencies encourage banks, savings associations and credit unions to offer responsible small-dollar loans to consumers and small-buisnesses affected by COVID-19 Posted March 26, 2020
• Financial Regulators Highlight Coordination and Collaboration of Efforts to Address COVID-19 Posted March 25, 2020
• Interagency statement on loan modifications and reporting for financial institutions working with customers affected by the coronavirus Posted March 22, 2020
• Agencies provide additional information to encourage financial institutions to work with borrowers affected by COVID-19 Posted March 22, 2020
• Interagency statement on pandemic planning Posted March 20, 2020

 

Federal Reserve

• Federal Reserve issues interim final rule to delay regulatory capital rule of CECL for banks Posted March 27, 2020
• Federal Reserve announces extensive new measures to support the economy Posted March 23, 2020
• Federal Reserve Board announces establishment of a commercial paper funding facility to support the flow of credit to households and businesses Posted March 17, 2020
• Federal banking agencies provide banks additional flexibility to support households and businesses Posted March 17, 2020
• Agencies encourage financial institutions to meet financial needs of customers and members affected by coronavirus Posted March 17, 2020

 

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

• OCC COVID-19 FAQs Posted April 29, 2020
• OCC Bulletin: Pandemic Planning: Joint statement on community reinvestment act consideration for activities in response to COVID-19 Posted March 19, 2020
• Inter-agency examiner guidance for institutions affected by major disasters Posted March 17, 2020

 

Business Operations Resources

• U.S. Small Business Administration COVID-19 Relief Options Posted April 3, 2020
  • This page provides helpful information on how to apply for various new programs established by the CARES Act including the Paycheck Protection Program, EIDL Loan Advance, SBA Express Bridge Loans, and SBA Debt Relief.
• U.S. Postal Service (USPS) statement on coronavirus Posted April 2, 2020
• U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Implementation Posted April 1, 2020
• U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division COVID-19 page Posted April 1, 2020
  • This page hosts helpful information on the Fair Labor Standard Act and Family Medical Leave Act issues.
• U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance: Federal disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters Posted March 27, 2020
  • This page provides resources for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters on how to apply for SBA disaster loans.
• U.S. Small Business Administration guidance and loan resources Posted March 27, 2020
  • This page provides information on financial assistance programs available from the Small Business Administration.
• U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division: Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers Posted March 26, 2020
• CDC COVID-19 interim guidance for businesses & employers Posted March 21, 2020
  • The CDC has issued guidance to business and employers on how to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19. This guidance includes recommended strategies for employers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and developing an infectious disease outbreak response plan.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19 Posted March 20, 2020
  • This information may be helpful for companies that are still operating worksites with staff, and for those companies that will be returning to worksites after the immediate crisis has abated.
• United Parcel Service (UPS) response to coronavirus Posted March 20, 2020
• Federal Express (FEDEX) response to coronavirus Posted March 20, 2020
• The Employer Defense Report | How employers can respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak Posted March 18, 2020
  • With the presence of COVID-19 in the United States, employers must be vigilant in complying with the various labor and employment laws implicated by the virus. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, among other occupational and safety health laws. Employers are advised to communicate with employees and have protocols in place to address the virus.