$900 Billion Federal Relief Package
The $900 billion package was finally signed, and includes:
$120 billion for the temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit (the Oregon Employment Department reports these payments are already starting to be paid, more here.)
$166 billion for direct stimulus payment of $600 for most Americans, including mixed status immigrant households (see the IRS "Get My Payment” Tracker for the status of your payment)
Three month extension of paid leave provisions for Oregonians who need to quarantine and don't have paid time off. See the COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave website & flyer. Questions or to apply: 833-685-0850 toll-free or 503-947-0130
$25 billion in funding for rental assistance and 1-month extension of the CDC eviction moratorium (Oregon passed a moratorium
$300 billion for small business and nonprofit support for paycheck protection, EIDL grants, and more. See specific list of nonprofit provisions by National Council of Nonprofits here. On Jan 21, 12-1pm, register to participate in a free Chemeketa Small Business Development Center webinar about changes to key programs for small businesses and how to apply for them.
$15 billion for cultural institutions, live venues and independent move theaters
$82 billion for colleges and schools
$69 billion for vaccines, testing, tracking, community health and heal care provider support