ATTENTION: Small business owners, Paycheck Protection Program applications are LIVE

Today, the Treasury Department published the Paycheck Protection Program’s borrower application, as well as helpful information sheets on the Paycheck Protection Program and how it impacts borrowers and lenders. The Paycheck Protection Program provides economic relief from the Coronavirus outbreak for small businesses, eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, Tribal businesses, and individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors.

For an overview of the program, click here.

The application for borrowers can be found here.

If you’re a borrower, more information can be found here.

If you’re a lender, more information can be found here.

Separately, here’s a story from The San Joaquin Valley Sun providing rolling updates on the number of Coronavirus cases in the Central Valley.

For helpful resources regarding Coronavirus, assistance available to American families and businesses, and the steps Congress is taking to keep Americans safe and financially secure, visit the Coronavirus Updates page on my website here.

House Republicans launch new Coronavirus resources website

I want to bring your attention to a new Coronavirus resource website launched by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. The website, which can be found here, contains brief articles detailing the various resources made available to American families and small businesses in Phases One, Two, and Three of Congress’ Coronavirus relief package. Additionally, you will be able to find a link to this website on my Coronavirus Updates page here.

In case you missed it, here is an article from The San Joaquin Valley Sun examining the possibility that local Central Valley schools might not re-open until May.

If you have any questions about how the bill impacts you, please call my office at (559) 733-3861. For helpful resources regarding Coronavirus, assistance available to American families and businesses, and the steps Congress is taking to keep Americans safe and financially secure, visit the Coronavirus Updates page on my website here.

URGENT: House passes crucial Coronavirus relief bill

Earlier today, the House of Representatives passed the CARES Act, phase three of Congress’ Coronavirus economic relief package. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law so American families and businesses can receive much needed economic relief from the Coronavirus outbreak. I am including the following resources to explain the bill’s key small business, tax, and unemployment provisions.

For more information about how this bill helps small businesses, click here.

For more information about how this bill provides tax relief for American families, click here.

For more information about how this bill provides unemployment relief for American workers, click here.

Additionally, House Ways and Means Committee Republicans have published a Frequently Asked Questions page to help answer any questions you might have about Coronavirus-related legislation.

Separately, here’s a story from The San Joaquin Valley Sun tracking the number of Coronavirus cases in the Central Valley.

If you have any questions about how the bill impacts you, please call my office at (559) 733-3861. For helpful resources regarding Coronavirus, assistance available to American families and businesses, and the steps Congress is taking to keep Americans safe and financially secure, visit the Coronavirus Updates page on my website here.

More relief coming to taxpayers during Coronavirus outbreak

Yesterday, the IRS announced its new People First Initiative to assist taxpayers facing uncertainty over their taxes due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This initiative will provide relief to taxpayers on a variety of issues ranging from easing payment guidelines to postponing compliance actions. To determine whether this relief applies to your specific situation, review the IRS guidance here.

Additionally, yesterday the Senate passed the CARES Act, phase three of Congress’ Coronavirus economic relief package. As soon as President Trump signs the bill into law, I will provide resources that explain the economic relief the bill makes available to American families and small businesses.

For helpful resources regarding Coronavirus, assistance available to American families and businesses, and the steps Congress is taking to keep Americans safe and financially secure, visit the Coronavirus Updates page on my website here.

For Americans abroad, READ THIS.

As the Coronavirus outbreak unfolds, my office is working to help Americans abroad return home. As more information becomes available to help Americans overseas, it is imperative that those looking to return home enroll in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). By enrolling in STEP, you will receive communications from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to assist you in arranging for your travel home. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact my district office at (559) 733-3861 or send an e-mail through the contact form here.

In case you missed it, here is a story from The San Joaquin Valley Sun providing rolling updates on the number of Coronavirus cases in the Central Valley.

For helpful resources regarding Coronavirus, assistance available to American families and businesses, and the steps Congress is taking to keep Americans safe and financially secure, visit the Coronavirus Updates page on my website here.

An update on the number of Coronavirus cases in the Central Valley

I want to provide you an update on the number of Coronavirus cases in Fresno County and Tulare County. As of 3:30 PM today, Fresno County has conducted between 200 and 300 tests of Fresno County residents and confirmed 6 cases of Coronavirus. Tulare County has conducted 306 tests of Tulare County residents and confirmed 16 cases of Coronavirus. For rolling updates on the number of Coronavirus cases in the Central Valley, check out this story.

Separately, the IRS, Treasury Department, and Department of Labor late last week announced a plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small businesses provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Click here for a breakdown of how these provisions will be implemented.

For helpful resources regarding Coronavirus, assistance available to American families and businesses, and the steps Congress is taking to keep Americans safe and financially secure, visit the Coronavirus Updates page on my website here.