Gyms Could Receive $30 Billion In Relief With New House Bill
The Gym Mitigation and Survival Act (GYMS Act) could bring some welcome relief to one of the industries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, providing as much as $30 billion in aid, according to a report by
The Hill. Introduced by Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley and Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, the legislation would provide grants to cover a wide variety of expenses, including payroll costs, rent, utilities, mortgages, and worker protection.
Businesses are required to be fitness facilities with the purpose of providing instruction on physical exercise and offering space for the maintenance and development of physical fitness to be eligible for the grants. The funding would be awarded by the Small Business Administration (SBA) with the total amount received equaling 45 percent of the business 2019 revenue, or $20 million. Businesses that earned 33 percent or less in the last quarter in comparison to 2019 will
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. says on Jan. 28, when asked about what she means when she said Congress has an “enemy within,” “It means that we have members of Congress who want to bring guns on the floor and have threatened violence on other members of Congress.”
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Recent threats of violence against members of Congress should matter to everyone in the nation who cares about effective and representative government.
The attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 was bad enough. But in recent days and weeks, members of Congress have reported getting strings of threats against themselves and even members of their families.
Immediately following the fire, residents were given three nights at the Delta Village Inn & Suites through the Canadian Red Cross, but the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa went one step further and offered hotel rooms to all displaced residents until Dec. 18 when Christmas holiday crowds arrive. “I’ve found a one bedroom place to move in to, but this will help with that gap between now and Dec. 1,” said Quigley. “They not only gave us a place to stay, but gave each person $100 worth of food vouchers for the hotel.” Offers have been rolling in for everything from ski and snowboard equipment to tickets to Cornucopia events. Quigley said it’s been great to take their minds off the stress of being temporarily homeless.
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