7.23.2020. Cornerstone Government Affairs COVID-19 Legislative Update

LegislationSupplemental IVTimeline: After a couple fire drills between the White House and Senate Republicans, Leader McConnell said on the Senate floor today that Republicans will be releasing the bill early next week. He indicated that various Senate Chairs and other senators will be introducing their portions of the bill on Monday. McConnell had planned to…

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Georgia Bio Sign-on to State Medical Technology Alliance HHS & CMS Letter

Georiga Bio sign-on to the State Medical Technology Alliance (SMTA) letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. Please see the language below. The Honorable Alex M. Azar IISecretaryU.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20201 The Honorable Seema VermaAdministratorCenters for Medicare &…

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Advocating in the Age of COVID: Best Practices

By: Cornerstone Government Affairs As you manage how meetings have changed in the age of COVID-19, consider these best practices as you connect with policymakers in the age of COVID-19: Before the Meeting Email materials that you will use during the meeting, such as one-pagers, one day in advance. Make sure you have the materials…

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ACC Assists Georgia with Important Ethylene Oxide Research

By American Chemistry: We understand people’s concerns over ethylene oxide. No one should have to question whether the air they breathe is safe. Protecting the health and safety of the public is a top priority for the producers and users of ethylene oxide and our industry, and companies that make and work with ethylene oxide are…

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USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19

USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Rural Development will keep our customers, partners, and stakeholders continuously updated as more actions are taken to better serve rural America. Read the full announcement to learn more about the opportunities USDA Rural Development is implementing…

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COVID-19 SBA LOAN PROGRAMS

The following is a summary from our lobbying firm Cornerstone Government Affairs of the two small business loan programs created as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The first program was created through the passage of what we are calling the “COVID-I” legislation. That bill created a $1 billion fund to immediately assist small businesses…

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Georgia Bio Signs-on Multi-Association Letter on Buy American Executive Order

Today Georgia Bio joins several other associations to sign-on the U.S. Chamber Letter to Secretary Mnuchin, Secretary Ross, Ambassador Lighthizer, and Director Kudlow. The letter respectfully ask that the Trump administration defer moves to expand the reach of “Buy American” mandates to the medical equipment and biopharmaceutical sector during the present national emergency. Please see…

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COVID-19 March 24, 2020 Federal Update

Legislation Supplemental III – “COVID-III” The hope continues to be that a deal can come together, that a time agreement can be reached, and that the Senate can vote expeditiously – if not yesterday night, then certainly by today. Absent any deal, the Senate would vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to the…

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Georgia Bio Sends Governor Kemp Shelter in Place Exemption Language

On behalf of Georgia Bio and our members we asked Governor Kemp to consider shelter in place orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia to allow biopharmaceutical and medical device and diagnostics companies and distributors to operate so that prescription drugs and medical supplies remain accessible to those who need them. To effectuate…

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