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Removal of Inspectors General: Rules, Practice, and Considerations for Congress [Updated May 26, 2020]
From the Introduction: "In 1978, Congress passed the Inspector General Act (IG Act; P.L. 95-452) with the intent to improve oversight within certain executive branch agencies. During the floor debate on the legislation, Senator Thomas Eagleton described independence as the 'most important' characteristic of the inspectors general. [...] The removal procedures for inspectors general, which fall between removal without limitations and removal only for cause, have been considered an integral element of that independence since 1978. Nonetheless, there have been some instances in which Presidents have removed inspectors general, and those actions have raised concerns in Congress. In addition, Congress has considered and enacted additional removal requirements since 1978. This In Focus provides an overview of the current removal procedure for inspectors general, identifies some notable removals, and discusses potential issues for Congress."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Wilhelm, Ben
2020-05-26
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report to Congress: COVID-19 Strategic Testing Plan
From the Executive Summary: "This report to Congress is in response to the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, P.L. 116-139. [...] This report details the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] strategic testing plan for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as executed by the Secretary among the Department's agencies and offices, and in coordination with other departments and agencies, as appropriate."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2020-05-24
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Coronavirus: Impact on Stock Prices and Growth Expectations
From the Abstract: "We use data from the aggregate equity market and dividend futures to quantify how investors' expectations about economic growth across horizons evolve in response to the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent policy responses. Dividend futures, which are claims to dividends on the aggregate stock market in a particular year, can be used to directly compute a lower bound on growth expectations across maturities or to estimate expected growth using a simple forecasting model. We show how the actual forecast and the bound evolve over time. As of May 12, our forecast of annual growth in dividends is down 16% in the US and 23% in the EU, and our forecast of GDP [gross domestic product] growth is down by 3.6% in the US and 5.0% in the EU. The lower bound on the change in expected dividends is -29% in the US and -38% in the EU at the 2-year horizon. There are signs of catch-up growth from year 3 to year 7. News about economic relief programs on March 13 appear to have increased stock prices by lowering risk aversion and lift long-term growth expectations, but did little to improve expectations about short-term growth. Expected growth deteriorates between March 13 and March 18. News about fiscal stimulus around March 24 boosts the market and long-term growth but again did little to increase short-term growth expectations. Expected dividend growth has improved since April 1 both in the US and EU. We show how data on dividend futures can be used to understand why stock markets fell so sharply, well beyond changes in growth expectations."
Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics; University of Chicago
Gormsen, Niels Joachim; Koijen, Ralph S. J.
2020-05-23
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Offshore Royalty Relief: Status During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Updated May 22, 2020]
From the Document: "U.S. oil and gas producers face financial challenges stemming from demand reduction, oversupply, and commodity price drops during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Some Members of Congress have asked the Department of the Interior (DOI) to offer 'royalty relief' on federal oil and gas leases--a temporary reduction or waiver of the royalties that companies pay the federal government on production from these leases. Some other Members have opposed a comprehensive royalty relief program for federal oil and gas producers. DOI has stated that affected producers may apply for royalty relief individually using existing options, clarifying that the Department does not plan to pursue a new program of blanket royalty relief at this time."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Comay, Laura B.
2020-05-22
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 20 Issue 21, May 21, 2020
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "DHS extends SAFER [Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response] grant deadline, waives some requirements"; "FEMA creates exercise documents for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] reopening planning"; "Communication cards break barriers for those with hearing disabilities"; "Technology Clearinghouse: Promoting Innovative Solutions"; "Cyber Diligence and Health Crises"; "Phishing attacks lure through threat of termination, stimulus money"; "CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] releases Cybersecurity Framework for Emergency Service Sector"; and "6 Steps to Securing IoT [Internet of Things] Devices and Taking Back Your Privacy".
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2020-05-21
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (May 21, 2020)
From the Document: "[1] On May 21, HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] announced a collaboration between the company AstraZeneca and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to accelerate the development and manufacturing of an investigational vaccine, AZD1222. [...2] On May 20, FEMA released COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season to help emergency managers and public health officials best prepare for disasters, while continuing to respond to and recover from COVID-19. [...3] On May 20, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced $225 million in funding through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to Rural Health Clinics for COVID-19 testing."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-21
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FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic: Whole-Of-America Response (May 21, 2020)
From the Document: "[1] On May 21, HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] announced a collaboration between the company AstraZeneca and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to accelerate the development and manufacturing of an investigational vaccine, AZD1222.[...2] On May 20, FEMA released COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season to help emergency managers and public health officials best prepare for disasters, while continuing to respond to and recover from COVID-19. [...3] On May 20, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced $225 million in funding through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to Rural Health Clinics for COVID-19 testing. These investments will support over 4,500 Rural Health Clinics across the country with expanding access to testing in rural communities."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-21
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Infection Control Deficiencies Were Widespread and Persistent in Nursing Homes Prior to COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "In light of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, you asked us to examine CMS's [Centers for Medicare & Medicaid] oversight of infection prevention and control protocols and the adequacy of emergency preparedness standards for emerging infectious diseases in nursing homes, as well as CMS's response to the pandemic. This report describes the prevalence of infection prevention and control deficiencies in nursing homes prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Future GAO [Government Accountability Office] reports will examine more broadly infection prevention and control and emergency preparedness in nursing homes and CMS's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including recent actions CMS has announced."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2020-05-20
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FEMA Pandemic Operational Guidance for 2020 Hurricane Season (May 20, 2020)
From the Document: "The guide outlines for emergency managers and public officials, the key actions they can take to prepare for response and recovery operations during ongoing COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic response efforts."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-20
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COVID-19: The CIDRAP Viewpoint Part 3: Smart Testing for COVID-19 Virus and Antibodies
From the Introduction: "Testing for SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]--the virus that causes COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]--is one part of the complex system required to address the pandemic. Testing is essential to confirm infection in cases and contacts, guide patient care, inform our understanding of transmission dynamics, prepare the health system for case surges, and inform the level of economic activity consistent with public health goals for limiting SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Technology to conduct molecular, antigen, and serology tests is now available, and additional technologies will be made available soon. The requirements for SARS-CoV-2 testing are unprecedented in both their urgency and the need for scalability, which present both technical and policy challenges. Current plans for clinical and public health laboratory testing do not sufficiently address the infrastructure needed to perform such tests. Critical guidance and coordination at the federal level is needed to meet the SARS-CoV-2 testing demand."
Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy
Osterholm, Michael T.; Moore, Kristine A.; Ulrich, Angela K. . . .
2020-05-20
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FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic: Whole-Of-America Response (May 20, 2020)
From the Document: "Attached you will find today's Daily Briefing Points and the Regional Supplemental for the Whole-of-America response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information By the Numbers; Supply Chain Task Force; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies. The Regional Supplemental highlights the updated numbers by states and regions."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
2020-05-20
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Daily Briefing Points Supplemental (May 20, 2020)
This document provides an overview of updates happening across all regions of the U.S. as of May 20, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-20
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Evaluation and Management Considerations for Neonates at Risk for COVID-19
From the Document: "This guidance is intended to inform healthcare providers about the diagnosis, evaluation, infection prevention and control practices, and disposition of neonates (≤28 days old) with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] or known COVID-19 exposure, including birth to a mother with confirmed or suspected COVID-19."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-05-20
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (May 19, 2020)
From the Document: "On May 18, HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] announced $11 billion in funding to states, territories and tribes to support testing for COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. This funding is part of the Administration's efforts to ensure that states, territories, and tribes have the resources necessary to meet their testing goals as they begin to reopen. [...2] As of May 18, FEMA, HHS, and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of or are currently shipping: 82.7 million N95 respirators, 133.7 million surgical masks, 11.6 million face shields, 24.4 million surgical gowns, and 989.4 million gloves. [3] FEMA has procured and delivered 5.2 million swabs and 3 million units of media so far in the month of May. In support of the White House Task Force's testing initiative, FEMA is supporting the procurement of specimen collection supplies to supplement the supplies states and healthcare providers are procuring from the private market."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-19
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FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic: Whole-Of-America Response (May 19, 2020)
From the Document: "Attached you will find today's Daily Briefing Points for the Whole-of-America response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information By the Numbers; Supply Chain Task Force; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
2020-05-19
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Order Under Sections 362 & 365 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 265, 268): Amendment and Extension of Order Suspending Introduction of Certain Persons from Countries Where a Communicable Disease Exists
From the introduction: "I am amending the Order Suspending Introduction of Certain Persons from Countries Where a Communicable Disease Exists, issued on March 20, 2020 (hereinafter, March 20, 2020 Order or Order) and extended on April 20, 2020 (hereinafter, April 20, 2020 Extension or Extension), to clarify that it applies to all land and coastal Ports of Entry (POEs) and Border Patrol stations at or near the United States' border with Canada or Mexico that would otherwise hold covered aliens in a congregate setting. I am extending the duration of the Order until I determine that the danger of further introduction of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] into the United States has ceased to be a serious danger to the public health, and continuation of the Order is no longer necessary to protect the public health. Every 30 days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shall review the latest information regarding the status of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health risks to ensure that the Order remains necessary to protect the public health. Upon determining that the further introduction of COVID-19 into the United States is no longer a serious danger to the public health necessitating the continuation of this Order, I will publish a notice in the Federal Register terminating this Order and its Extensions."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
Redfield, Robert R.
2020-05-19
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Advisory Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
From the Document: "The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) executes the Secretary of Homeland Security's authorities to secure critical infrastructure. Consistent with these authorities, CISA has developed, in collaboration with other federal agencies, State and local governments, and the private sector, an 'Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce' advisory list. This list is intended to help State, local, tribal and territorial officials as they work to protect their communities, while ensuring continuity of functions critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security. Decisions informed by this list should also take into consideration additional public health considerations based on the specific COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]-related concerns of particular jurisdictions. [...] The advisory list identifies workers who conduct a range of operations and services that are typically essential to continued critical infrastructure viability, including staffing operations centers, maintaining and repairing critical infrastructure, operating call centers, working construction, and performing operational functions, among others. It also includes workers who support crucial supply chains and enable functions for critical infrastructure. The industries they support represent, but are not limited to, medical and healthcare, telecommunications, information technology systems, defense, food and agriculture, transportation and logistics, energy, water and wastewater, law enforcement, and public works."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
Krebs, Christopher
2020-05-19
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US-Iran Hostility in the Pandemic Era
From the Synopsis: "'The US and Iran are both being ravaged by COVID-19. Iran's problems, however, are compounded by damaging American sanctions, which narrow Tehran's policy options in dealing with its predicament.'"
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Saikal, Amin, 1950-
2020-05-19
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Executive Order 13924 : Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery
From the Document: "It is the policy of the United States to combat the economic consequences of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] with the same vigor and resourcefulness with which the fight against COVID-19 itself has been waged. Agencies should address this economic emergency by rescinding, modifying, waiving, or providing exemptions from regulations and other requirements that may inhibit economic recovery, consistent with applicable law and with protection of the public health and safety, with national and homeland security, and with budgetary priorities and operational feasibility. They should also give businesses, especially small businesses, the confidence they need to reopen by providing guidance on what the law requires; by recognizing the efforts of businesses to comply with often-complex regulations in complicated and swiftly changing circumstances; and by committing to fairness in administrative enforcement and adjudication."
United States. Office of the Federal Register
Trump, Donald, 1946-
2020-05-19
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Staffing Resources
From the Document: "CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] is using a multi-pronged approach to help enhance and complement the efforts of state, tribal, local, and territorial staff. This initiative will help health departments with the staffing resources they need for their programs to get and keep America open."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-05-18
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[Letter from President Donald Trump to Director-General of the World Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Regarding U.S. Suspension of WHO Contributions, May 18, 2020]
From the Letter: "On April 14, 2020, I suspended United States contributions to the World Health Organization pending an investigation by my Administration of the organization's failed response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak. This review has confirmed many of the serious concerns I raised last month and identified others that the World Health Organization should have addressed, especially the World Health Organization's alarming lack of independence from the People's Republic of China. [...] The only way forward for the World Health Organization is if it can actually demonstrate independence from China. My Administration has already started discussions with you on how to reform the organization. But action is needed quickly. We do not have time to waste. That is why it is my duty, as President of the United States, to inform you that, if the World Health Organization does not commit to major substantive improvements within the next 30 days, I will make my temporary freeze of United States funding to the World Health Organization permanent and reconsider our membership in the organization. I cannot allow American taxpayer dollars to continue to finance an organization that, in its present state, is so clearly not serving America's interests."
United States. White House Office
Trump, Donald, 1946-
2020-05-18
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Civilian Resilience in Israel and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysis of a CBS Survey
From the Document: "A survey conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) paints a complex picture regarding Israeli societal resilience following two months of a successful response to the coronavirus: the significant public health accomplishment has exacted a heavy price on the economy and society. The picture indicates a growing sense of stress, loneliness, and above all, profound anxiety concerning the implications of the economic situation. At the same time, it seems that a large majority of Israelis have adapted rapidly to the serious challenges imposed by the restrictive guidelines to deal with the coronavirus. This is reflected in the broad compliance with the lockdown instructions, the high level of trust in the government and, to an even greater extent, in the local authorities. Given these findings, it is clear that along with the need to track morbidity rates is the need to track the social and economic ramifications of the pandemic. Such monitoring would be relevant in possible future crises as well. Proposed, therefore, is the establishment of a permanent professional mechanism to provide a Civil Resilience Index that will serve as a reliable basis for decision making during a crisis, be it a civilian or a security event."
Institute for National Security Studies
Elran, Meir; Even, Shmuel
2020-05-17
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Iran's Nuclear and Military Efforts in the Shadow of Coronavirus and Economic Collapse
From the Executive Summary: "Notwithstanding the difficult challenges of the coronavirus crisis and a deteriorating economy, Iran is pushing ahead with its uranium enrichment and missile and space programs as well as its activities in Syria. It also has yet to concede to the US in their clash over sailing in the Gulf. Tehran fears that any sign of weakness might endanger the Islamist regime, particularly as resentment continues to grow among ordinary Iranians. With that in mind, it is doing all it can to flex its muscles for both domestic and international audiences."
Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies (BESA Center)
Ofek, Raphael
2020-05-17
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (May 16, 2020)
From the Document: "[1] On May 15, President Trump announced Operation Warp Speed. The goal of this national program is to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. [...2] On May 14, President Trump announced continued efforts to ensure a fully stocked, resilient national stockpile and the strong domestic industrial base needed to confront COVID-19. [...3] As of May 15, FEMA, HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services], and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of or are currently shipping: 83.3 million N95 respirators, 133.7 million surgical masks, 10.6 million face shields, 23.1 million surgical gowns, and 989 million gloves."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-16
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FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic: Whole-Of-America Response (May 16, 2020)
From the Document: "Attached you will find today's Daily Briefing Points for the Whole-of-America response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information By the Numbers; Supply Chain Task Force; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-16
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Lo que deben saber los conductores de camiones de larga distancia acerca del COVID-19 [Spanish]
From the Document: "La enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) es una enfermedad respiratoria causada por un virus llamado SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]. Los síntomas suelen incluir tos, dificultad para respirar, fiebre, escalofríos, dolor muscular, dolor de garganta o pérdida del olfato o el gusto. [...] Se cree que el virus se propaga principalmente de persona a persona. [1] Entre personas que están en contacto cercano (a una distancia de hasta aproximadamente 6 pies); [2] A través de las gotitas respiratorias producidas cuando una persona infectada tose, estornuda o habla. [...] Como conductor de camiones de larga distancia pasa mucho tiempo solo en la cabina de su camión. Sin embargo, habrá momentos en los que correrá mayor riesgo de exposición al COVID-19. Para los conductores de camiones de larga distancia, las posibles fuentes de exposición incluyen tener contacto cercano con los empleados en sus paradas, con trabajadores en tiendas, con trabajadores en los muelles, con otros conductores de camiones u otras personas con COVID-19, y tocarse la nariz, la boca o los ojos después de haber entrado en contacto con superficies que tocó o manipuló una persona con COVID-19."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-05-16
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What Long-Haul Truck Drivers Need to Know About COVID-19
From the Document: "Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]. Symptoms often include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell. [...] As a long-haul truck driver, you spend many hours alone in the cab of your truck. However, there are times when you will be at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. For long-haul truck drivers, potential sources of exposure include having close contact with truck stop attendants, store workers, dock workers, other truck drivers, or others with COVID-19, and touching your nose, mouth, or eyes after contacting surfaces touched or handled by a person with COVID-19."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2020-05-15
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FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic: Whole-Of-America Response (May 15, 2020)
From the Document: "Attached you will find today's Daily Briefing Points for the Whole-of-America response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as information By the Numbers; Supply Chain Task Force; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies. Topline messaging includes: [1] On May 14, President Trump announced continued efforts to ensure a fully stocked, resilient national stockpile and the strong domestic industrial base needed to confront COVID-19. [...2] As of May 14, FEMA, HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services], and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of or are currently shipping: 92.7 million N95 respirators, 133.7 million surgical masks, 10.5 million face shields, 22.5 million surgical gowns, and 989 million gloves. [3] FEMA has procured and delivered 4.1 million swabs and 2.3 million media so far in the month of May. [...4] As of May 14, CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], state, and local public health labs and other laboratories have tested more than 9.5 million samples."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-15
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (May 15, 2020)
From the Document: "Topline Briefing Points and Messages: [1] On May 14, President Trump announced continued efforts to ensure a fully stocked, resilient national stockpile and the strong domestic industrial base needed to confront COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. [...] [2] As of May 14, FEMA, HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services], and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of or are currently shipping: 92.7 million N95 respirators, 133.7 million surgical masks, 10.5 million face shields, 22.5 million surgical gowns, and 989 million gloves. [3] FEMA has procured and delivered 4.1 million swabs and 2.3 million media so far in the month of May. [...4] As of May 14, CDC [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], state, and local public health labs and other laboratories have tested more than 9.5 million samples. [...5] On May 15, FEMA updated information on the process used by the National Resource Prioritization Cell. The cell uses data from FEMA, HHS and CDC to develop recommendations to ensure distribution of the right resources to the right places at the right times."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-15
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Health Departments: Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan
From the Introduction: "Case investigation is the identification and investigation of patients with confirmed and probable diagnoses of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], and contact tracing is the subsequent identification, monitoring, and support of their contacts who have been exposed to, and possibly infected with, the virus. Prompt identification, voluntary quarantine (hereby referred to as 'self-quarantine' in this document unless otherwise noted), and monitoring of these COVID-19 contacts can effectively break the chain of disease transmission and prevent further spread of the virus in a community. While case investigation and contact tracing for COVID-19 may be new, health departments and frontline public health professionals who perform these activities have experience conducting these activities for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and other infectious diseases."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2020-05-15
