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Republican Leader Releases Statement on Additional Funding for PPP
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement announcing the need for additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is a $349 billion program for small businesses to cover payroll during the COVID19 pandemic. The program launched on Friday and has already dolled out hundreds…
Read MoreSBA’s Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic Launches
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 billion emergency loan program created last week by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Per the SBA: The loans are available to cover up to eight weeks of average monthly payroll…
Read MoreUpdates to the CARES Act
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Assistance for Small Businesses The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward…
Read MoreUS DOL Posts Temporary Rule Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary rule pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Per the DOL: In this temporary rule, the Department: Issues rules relevant to the administration of the FFCRA’s paid leave requirements. Provides direction for administration of the Emergency…
Read MoreEPA, NHTSA Release Final SAFE Vehicles Rule Text
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released the final text of the Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles rule. To read the full text of the rule, click here. Categories Auto Repair Automotive Parts Clean Air Watch EPA Featured Information Availability…
Read MoreSBA Provides Information on PPP
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to update their website on programs available for shops. Information is now included on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Per SBA, “the Paycheck Protection Program is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on payroll by…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Treasury Provides Additional Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The Automotive Service Association was notified by the White House that additional information for small businesses regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury website. The Department of Treasury in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business…
Read MoreUPDATE from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Critical Infrastructure Workers
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation “President Trump released an updated guidance on those critical infrastructure workers providing essential services (attached). This is a federal advisory that ASA encourages states and municipalities to follow.”, stated Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C Representative. To read Version 2.0 of the CISA Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,…
Read MoreNHTSA Announces NPRM for ADAS
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) to “clarify the ambiguities in applying current crashworthiness standards to Automated Driving Systems (ADS) equipped vehicles without traditional manual controls, while maintaining the regulatory text’s application to more traditional vehicles and vehicles…
Read MoreSBA Provides E-Newsletter on Resources for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID19
House Committees Schedule Markups on Key Automotive Legislation The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now has an e-newsletter for small business owners to receive updates on SBA programs for small businesses impacted by COVID19. President Trump signed the third Coronavirus stimulus package Friday afternoon, which provides increased funding and relief for small businesses and loan…
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