The HEROES Act would provide another stimulus check and broader student loan relief. (via CNBCMakeIt)
The country's 40-million-plus renters have received little additional federal support since the coronavirus shutdowns began. The HEROES Act changes that, providing around $100 billion for rental assistance. It would be distributed through an existing nationwide grant rental assistance program that would verify a tenant's inability to pay rent and give vouchers to cover the cost of rent and utilities.
The bill also provides $75 billion for a homeowner assistance fund meant to prevent mortgage defaults and property foreclosures.The bill would establish a $200 billion "Heroes' Fund" to provide hazard pay to some essential workers.
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