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LEGISLATIVESPOTLIGHT


UNLIKE THE CARES ACT, which passed unanimously in both the House and Senate, the current COVID-19 relief propos- als have become highly politicized. Despite some similarities, the HEROES Act passed by House Democrats and the HEALS Act sponsored by Senate Repub licans have sig- nificantly different priorities and price tags. Further complicating matters, Senate


Republicans themselves are divided over the HEALS Act. Key fiscal hawks have announced their opposition to many cen- tral elements in HEALS as well as the $1 trillion- plus price tag. Conversely, their colleagues from swing states who are up for reelection in 2020 are motivated to sup- port growing the HEALS package to at least $1.5 trillion or more.


Comparing Significant Provisions Airport Funding. HEROES includes tens of billions of dollars to support every portion of the transportation sector, includ- ing $10 billion for the continued operation of our nation’s airports. HEALS provides $10 billion only to airports. HAI supports the airport grants and is advocating for clear direction to be provided on rent abate- ment for tenants as they attempt to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Air Carrier Payroll Support Program.


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Notably absent from both bills is an exten- sion of the air carrier Payroll Support Program (PSP), which many HAI members qualify for and have received grants from. The day the HEALS bill was introduced, 223 House members signed a letter of sup- port for the PSP. The following week, 16 Republican senators also sent a letter of support for extending the program. HAI, along with many other aviation associa- tions, continues to advocate for inclusion of a PSP extension in the final package. Paycheck Protection Program. Both


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HEROES and HEALS extend authorization for the PPP through Dec. 31, 2020, while


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providing additional funding and expanding eligibility. HEALS includes a proposal to allow for a second loan for small compa- nies that have suffered major financial losses and expands approved uses of funds for loan forgiveness.


The Path Forward After two weeks of daily meetings between top Democrat congressional lead- ers and White House officials that failed to produce an agreeable path forward on the two COVID relief proposals, President Trump issued four executive actions that extended unemployment benefits and stu- dent loan relief as well as providing eviction protections and deferring payroll taxes. Negotiations over the next relief


package will continue as pressure mounts from the unrelenting economic effects of the pandemic. Congress, currently in August recess, has 13 legislative days scheduled before the November elections to pass funding legislation and a relief pack- age. However, lawmakers could be called to return to Washington with 48 hours’ notice if a deal is reached before they’re scheduled to be back in session. While the halls of Congress may be


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empty, the HAI government affairs team remains in constant contact with lawmak- ers and their staffs. We’ll continue to advo- cate on our members’ behalf for policies that strengthen the vertical flight industry and the workforce that supports it. – John Shea


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