Now that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136) has been signed into law, the policies
contained in this legislation have moved on to the implementation
stage, with a number of federal agencies having already begun to
release guidance. The House and Senate are currently in recess
until at least April 20th; however, conversations are already
occurring surrounding the crafting of a fourth COVID-19 response
package, potentially a "CARES 2" measure expanding upon
the CARES Act. Despite Congressional Republicans expressing initial
desire to evaluate the CARES Act's impact before proceeding
with a fourth measure, House Speaker Pelosi is moving forward to
assemble a fourth, recovery-focused package. Senate Majority Leader
Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has also acknowledged there will be a fourth
COVID-19 response bill, with health care a top priority. While
a fourthCOVID-19 response package will likely require prolonged
negotiations among
