(Everyone who needs assistance should be thankful the pandemic hit in an election year.)
On August 24, the Trump Administration approved the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a FEMA grant under the Lost Wages Assistance program. FEMA’s grant funding will allow Pennsylvania to provide $300 per week — on top of their regular unemployment benefit — to those unemployed due to COVID-19. Find a helpful Fact Sheet on FEMA’s Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance here.
READ MORE: FEMA Announces Lost Wages Grant for Pennsylvania
Background: On August 8, President Trump took action to support American families and is urging Congress to continue his efforts to provide resources to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The President’s actions included:
- Signing a presidential memorandum to provide temporary payroll tax relief for American families who have been hit hard by the coronavirus.
- Ensuring Americans who have lost their job and want nothing more than to return to work have the unemployment benefits they need during this crisis.
- Signing an executive order to help ensure Americans facing financial hardships due to the coronavirus do not face eviction or foreclosure.
- Signing a presidential memorandum to provide student loan relief for Americans who have faced financial harm due to the coronavirus.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We hope that you will share this announcement regarding the Administration’s continued support for the Commonwealth and people of Pennsylvania as we collectively respond to COVID-19. The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs – which is the primary liaison between the White House and the country’s State and local elected officials and Tribal governments – will continue to share pertinent updates as they become available.
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
William F. Crozer
Special Assistant to the President/Deputy Director
White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
O: 202-456-8491 | C: 202-881-8545 | E: William.F.Crozer@who.eop.gov
@WilliamCrozer45
Disclaimer: On January 4, 2016, the owner of WestEastonPA.com began serving on the West Easton Council following an election. Postings and all content found on this website are the opinions of Matthew A. Dees and may not necessarily represent the opinion of the governing body for The Borough of West Easton.
