Policy Briefs - 2020 | Institute for Health Policy Leadership

November 2020. Workers’ Compensation: COVID-19: Critical Workers (SB 1159)

Senate Bill (SB) 1159 expands access to workers’ compensation and makes it easier for first responders, health care workers and people who test positive due to an outbreak at work to get the support they need.

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September 2020. Policy Changes Addressing Food Security During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the threats to food security caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government made provisions for temporary changes to its food assistance programs.

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May 2020. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201)

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides various provisions to alleviate the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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March 2020. Proposed Federal Nutrition Standards for School Breakfast and Lunch Programs

USDA’s recent proposal seeks to revise nutrition requirements for the national school lunch and breakfast programs.

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February 2020. Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 (H.R. 4334)

Dignity in Aging Act reauthorizes the Older Americans Act which funds programs to help older individuals age independently and with dignity.

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January 2020. Vetoed 2019 Health Legislation in California

In this issue of Policy At A Glance, we will provide a roundup of five health bills vetoed by the Governor in 2019.

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Policy at a Glance

November 2020. Workers’ Compensation: COVID-19: Critical Workers (SB 1159)

September 2020. Policy Changes Addressing Food Security During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 2020. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201)

March 2020. Proposed Federal Nutrition Standards for School Breakfast and Lunch Programs

February 2020. Dignity in Aging Act of 2019 (H.R. 4334)

January 2020. Vetoed 2019 Health Legislation in California