COVID-19 outbreak exploded in Dec. 2019, but US Congress introduced the law in Jan. 2019 in US Congress? Why? Asking in Public Interest: Vijay SARDANA Advocate, Delhi High Court & Techno-Legal Expert Brief about Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Source of the following information is US Congress Library Public Law No: 116-136 (03/27/2020) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act This bill responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be ...