A leader in national defense and global security, Kay Granger serves and fights for the 12th congressional district of Texas, which includes Wise County, Parker County, and the western half of Tarrant County. Since making history in 1997 as the first Republican woman to represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, Granger has earned her reputation in Congress as an influential conservative leader.
In 2020, Granger was re-elected by her colleagues to serve as the Ranking Member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee in the 117th Congress. As the Committee’s Lead Republican since 2019, Granger advocates for Republican priorities and fiscal responsibility – while working closely with House leadership, the Senate, and the White House to ensure that the needs of the American people are properly met and funded.
CARES Act:
Key Provisions:
• Immediate cash relief for American families
• Emergency relief for hardworking Americans, small businesses, and job creators
• Emergency funding for America’s hospitals & healthcare professionals
https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares
Economic Impact Payments:
Eligibility:
• US Citizen
• Valid SSN
• Can’t be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer
• Adjusted gross income less than $99,000 (individual) $150,000 (joint)
Check status of stimulus check here: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof-wmsp/login
Visit IRS website for additional information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
Paycheck Protection Program:
Eligibility:
• Any small business concern that meets SBA’s size standards (either the industry based sized standard or the alternative size standard)
• Any business, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, 501(c)(19) veterans organization, or Tribal business concern (sec. 31(b)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act) with the greater of:
• 500 employees, or
• That meets the SBA industry size standard if more than 500
• Any business with a NAICS Code that begins with 72 (Accommodations and Food Services) that has more than one physical location and employs less than 500 per location
• Sole proprietors, independent contractors, and self-employed persons