June 15, 2020 – Today, America’s Recovery Fund Coalition (ARFC) launched a national “Going Out of Business” advocacy campaign highlighting the bleak economic landscape created by COVID-19, emphasizing the need for Congress to immediately create a Recovery Fund. “It is time to accept our shared economic reality: America’s recovery will be long, slow, and, without … Continued

June 9, 2020 – America’s Recovery Fund Coalition continues to expand its membership, adding over 30 new member organizations since the launch of the coalition. The most recent members to join represent a wide cross-section of industries which collectively speak to the broad need for a Recovery Fund to provide relief to businessowners and employees … Continued

As Labor Market Hits Rock Bottom, Congress Must Ensure Record Joblessness Remains Temporary    May 21, 2020 – America’s Recovery Fund Coalition (ARFC) issued the following statement after an additional 2.4 million jobs were lost in the last week, bringing total unemployment to nearly 39 million. “After a devastating April for the jobs market, unemployment … Continued

With 20.5 Million Jobs Lost in April Alone, and a Staggering Unemployment Rate of 14.7 Percent, Congress Must Act   May 8, 2020 – America’s Recovery Fund Coalition issued the following statement after the release of April’s jobs report. The report showed a stunning collapse in the workforce, with 20.5 million jobs lost last month … Continued

Group Comprised of 30 Business Sectors, Employing 58 Million American Workers, Will Advocate for Federal Direct Assistance Fund to Power an American Recovery   May 4, 2020 – More than 100 trade associations and business organizations spanning 30 business sectors and representing 58 million employees – 45 percent of the American workforce – today announced … Continued