In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal government has enacted a record relief bill, and may well take further action. Here are some direct links to government website with helpful information about particular issues.
- The CARES Act (the Stimulus Bill), including resources on filing for unemployment: the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee
- Detailed information on the economic impact payment (stimulus checks): the IRS
- Small businesses loans: the Small Business Administration
- Nonprofits and small businesses: the House Committee on Small Business
- Emergency Paid Leave: the Department of Labor
- Temporary Relief on Student Loans: the Federal Student Aid
- SNAP Benefits and Food Assistance: the House Committee on Agriculture website
Winchester's Federal Government representatives are
- Katherine Clark, U.S. Representative, Fifth District
- Clark's Coronavirus Page
- Ed Markey, U.S. Senator
- Markey's Coronavirus Page
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator
- Warren's Coronavirus Page