Families First Coronavirus Response Act
| Acronyms (colloquial) | FFCRA |
|---|---|
| Announced in | the 116th United States Congress |
| Sponsored by | Nita Lowey |
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| Public law | Pub. L. 116–127 (text) (PDF) |
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| Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022 | |
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is an Act of Congress (H.R. 6201) meant to respond to the economic impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The act provides funding for free coronavirus testing, 14-day paid leave for American workers affected by the pandemic, and increased funding for food stamps.
The bill was sponsored by House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey (D–NY) and passed the United States House of Representatives early on March 14, 2020, before moving on to the United States Senate. President Donald Trump had voiced support for the legislative agreement. The Senate passed the legislation on March 18, 2020. Trump signed the bill into law later that day.