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March 27, 2020legislationeconomyhealthcovid 19legislation

Congress passes multiple COVID-19 relief packages in 116th Congress

The 116th Congress passes multiple COVID-19 relief packages including the CARES Act ($2.2 trillion), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ($192 billion), and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ($484 billion). These packages provide economic relief, unemployment benefits, small business loans, and healthcare funding in response to the pandemic. The legislation represents unprecedented federal intervention in the economy.