The House has filed a stopgap continuing resolution that would extend the period by which contractors can be reimbursed for remaining in a "ready state" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Section 3610 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which would reimburse defense contractors' expenses for paid leave and other pandemic-related costs, is set to expire Sept. 30 but would be extended to Dec. 11 under the House's proposed CR. Industry has lobbied for the extension for months. Still,...
