The Presidential Memorandum extends federal support to states in their use of the National Guard to combat COVID-19. It ensures that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will cover all costs related to the National Guard's mission assignments for pandemic response until September 30, 2021. Additionally, FEMA will provide 100% funding for emergency protective measures needed to safely operate schools, healthcare facilities, and other institutions. FEMA is also tasked with expediting reimbursements and potentially advancing funds for approved emergency work projects.
Simple Explanation
The President made a new rule to help states use the National Guard to fight COVID-19, where the government will pay for everything they need to do this job until the end of September 2021. The government will also pay all the costs for things needed to keep schools and hospitals running safely during the pandemic.