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title: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passed the Senate by a 90-8 Vote
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# Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passed the Senate by a 90-8 Vote

 March 18, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

On March 18, the Senate passed the ***Families First Coronavirus Response Act*** by a vote of 90-8.

- The Senate did not make any further changes to the House-passed bill, meaning it will be sent to President Trump for his signature
- The bill (including ​“technical corrections”) previously passed by the House will institute free coronavirus testing, establish paid leave policies, enhance Unemployment Insurance, expand food security initiatives, and increase federal Medicaid funding
- A House Appropriations Committee summary is [here](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/eBpXCM8E6qc9wwl1fJoKsV) and a backgrounder on the new paid leave provisions is [here](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/g2XwCNkERrt9OOR8fR-KY_)
- Congressional passage of this second coronavirus response measures follows an initial $8.3 billion package enacted earlier this month (see [yesterday’s update](https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/lQf-COYERvHw77GjUPxAk7) for more information)

[READ MORE](https://www.kelleydrye.com/News-Events/Publications/Client-Advisories/COVID-19-Washington-Update-March-18,-2020)

 

 

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