IL HJR0036

Urges the Governor to refund the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program in the next budget to support economic recovery after COVID-19 closures

Urges federal rulemakers to allow states to use up to 11% of COVID-19 relief funds for small business aid

Cites economic projections showing potential GDP losses between $3.2 trillion and $4.8 trillion over two years due to the pandemic

References research indicating 60% of business closures from the coronavirus pandemic are now permanent, with job losses potentially affecting 36.5 million workers in worst-case scenarios