//What the New Iteration of the HEROES Act Would Mean for Restaurants

What the New Iteration of the HEROES Act Would Mean for Restaurants

After four months, Congress has again decided to negotiate a new federal economic relief package. On September 28, House Democrats introduced their proposal, a new version of the HEROES Act. The $2.2 trillion proposal would provide another round of stimulus checks and increased unemployment benefits. In a new move, it would also incorporate $120 billion in grants for restaurants, bars, and food trucks.

The grant program was first proposed in June by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) as the — deep