COVID-19: Resources for Tracking Federal Spending

"COVID-19: Resources for Tracking Federal Spending


Congress has responded to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic with various legislation providing relief to individuals and families, state and local governments, businesses, health care providers, and other entities.

This CRS Insight provides information on selected sources for tracking COVID-19 relief funding provided through these bills.
For general information on resources for tracking federal funds, see CRS Report R44027, Tracking Federal Awards: USAspending.gov and Other Data Sources, by Jennifer Teefy.

Consolidated Data on COVID-19 Federal Funding

 USAspending.gov According to an Office of Management and Budget memorandum (April 10, 2020), there are plans to identify COVID-19-related federal awards linked to specific funding legislation in the Treasury database USAspending.gov, beginning with the June 2020 reporting period. USAspending.gov tracks federal contract and grant awards and other federal spending at the state, congressional district, and local levels. For more information, see CRS In Focus IF10231, Tracking Federal Awards in States and Congressional Districts Using USAspending.gov, by Jennifer Teefy.."
COVID-19 and federal spending