As the Coronavirus pandemic started spreading throughout America earlier this year, it quickly became evident that it would have far-reaching effects. States started social-distancing practices including instituting “stay-at-home” orders that forced the economy to start a downward spiral, negatively impacting industries from restaurants to lodging and air travel.

To help soften the impact on the economy, Congress passed several pieces of legislation. These have included:

• Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) which provided $2.2 trillion in individual and business aid.
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act provided paid leave and tax credits, expanded unemployment and nutrition ...