P.L. 116-136.pdf

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a law enacted on March 27, 2020, to provide economic assistance to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The law consists of several divisions, including Division A, which focuses on keeping workers paid and employed, enhancing the healthcare system, and providing economic stabilization. Division A is further divided into titles, including Title I, which provides definitions, establishes a paycheck protection program, and offers loan forgiveness and other forms of assistance to small businesses. Title II provides assistance for American workers, families, and businesses, including unemployment insurance provisions, rebates, and other individual provisions. Title III supports America's healthcare system, including health provisions, education provisions, and innovations to address supply shortages and improve access to healthcare for COVID-19 patients. The law also includes various other provisions, such as waivers, grants, and modifications to existing laws, to help mitigate the economic and healthcare impacts of the pandemic.