COVID-19 Legislative Action – Part 1

COVID-19 Legislative Action – Part 1 Episode 66 - To help the American public during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has instituted some legislative measures. In this podcast, we summarize those measures, as well as provide another reminder of the CDC recommendations to help mitigate and prevent the spread of illness in our community. COVID-19 Legislative Action - Part 2 Part 1 Transcript First and foremost, Security Mutual hopes that all of you are healthy, safe and secure. We understand the hardships many families are enduring, and with all of us helping each other, we will navigate through the difficulties and challenges of this COVID-19 pandemic. We urge everyone to stay up to date with the latest safety information by regularly visiting the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html, which provides comprehensive, up-to-date information about the novel coronavirus, including how the virus spreads, symptoms, prevention, and travel and situation updates. Please follow the recommendations of state health authorities, the CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) to help mitigate and prevent the spread of illness in our community, including to: * Stay home as much as possible and particularly if you are sick. * Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds frequently throughout the day and each time you use the restroom, before you eat, after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. (Sing Happy Birthday twice to reach 20 seconds.)  * Use soap and water or, if not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. * Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. * Maintain a social distance from others of at least six feet. * Avoid handshaking and other close personal contact to avoid spreading illness. * Conduct communications by means other than through in-person meetings or gatherings. * Use proper respiratory etiquette when coughing or sneezing. Cover your mouth with a tissue (or your elbow if you have no tissue), throw the tissue away and wash or sanitize your hands. * Frequently clean high touch points, including tables and chair handles before you use them, and wipe down your workspace equipment often, including desk surfaces, keyboard, mouse and phone system. To further help the American public, the federal government has instituted legislative measures, including: 1. On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that individual federal income tax returns and income tax payments will be due July 15th instead of April 15th for individuals who owe $1 million or less and corporations that owe $10 million or less. Most states are adopting the new deadlines for state returns as well. 2. On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the