A new bill introduced by Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-PA and Dwight Evans, D-PA, would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for all essential employees in the food and agriculture industry defined as critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security.
The National Grocers Association applauded the introduction. “Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, independent grocers and wholesalers have made nothing less than heroic efforts to keep the food supply chain humming, using every tool in their toolbox to restock and replenish shelves and serve their communities,” said NGA president and CEO Greg Ferrara, in a statement. “We appreciate Congressman Thompson and Evans for their leadership on this important legislation to recognize the great efforts employees in the food supply chain have taken to provide Americans with life necessities during these challenging times.”
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