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Relief for Families Act of 2022

Cardiovascular and respiratory health · Emergency medical services and trauma care · Emergency planning and evacuation
Sponsor
Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
D · GA
Key facts
Introduced: Mar 15, 2022
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 0
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Mar 22, 2022
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-620.

Summary

Relief for Families Act of 2022

This bill permits state and local coronavirus fiscal recovery funds to be used to address increased costs of essential items.

Specifically, the bill authorizes a temporary suspension of sales taxes for essential items, including clothing that does not exceed $100 per item, food, diapers, feminine hygiene products, prescription and over-the-counter medicine, items to prepare for natural disasters or severe weather, school supplies, and energy efficient appliances.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Mar 22, 2022
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-620.
  2. Mar 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  3. Mar 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate

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