WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA is asking auto repairers to send a letter urging their members of Congress to oppose a Cash for Clunkers program in the next phase of COVID-19 stimulus legislation. The outbreak of the COVID19 virus is widespread…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding continues to relay information to aid members and others, as the Trump Administration continues to update and provide additional information and resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Automotive Service Association (ASA) joined other automotive repair and maintenance associations in signing a letter to the National Governors Association (NGA) regarding "employer rates and liability protection in workers compensation streamlining for COVID-19." Due to the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators sent a letter to Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), urging consideration of 501(c)(6) organizations to be eligible…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump signed into law H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The bill provides an additional $321 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The COVID19 global pandemic has impacted Americans lives in every way, as the country begins to grow accustomed to a new normal. Axios held a virtual panel, “Helping Small Businesses Weather the Coronavirus Storm,” focusing on the…

From the Small Business Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) now maintains an online list of active Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lenders, organized by state. Please visit https://www.sba.gov/document/support--paycheck-protection-program-participating-lenders or click on the link below to view…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act. The bill provides additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program, hospitals, and testing.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business convened for a hearing titled, “Member Day Hearing on COVID-19 Response and Recovery: Committee on Small Business.” TO VIEW HEARING Members of Congress testified before the committee on…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - ASA Washington, D.C. representative Bob Redding continues to relay information to aid members and others, as the Trump Administration provides updates and spotlights resources with regard to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate passed an interim Coronavirus emergency package by unanimous consent. The package includes additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), hospitals, and testing. The bipartisan agreement comes days after…

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced paid leave protections will now be enforced. There was a temporary non-enforcement period of paid leave protections to allow employers and American workers covered by the new law, established under the Families First…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) report, which includes approvals through April 16 and shows $342 billion in "net approved dollars." The program, which provides small businesses with funds to pay…

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Over the past few months, the U.S. has dealt with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic to every part of our daily lives. For those workers who are on the front lines of battling the pandemic, the Occupational…