CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i COVID-19: The Basics of Domestic Defense Response Michael J. Vassalotti, Coordinator Section Research Manager Michael H. Cecire Analyst in Intergovernmental Relations and Economic Development Policy Lawrence Kapp Specialist in Military Manpower Policy Brendan W. McGarry Analyst in U.S. Defense Budget Bryce H. P. Mendez Analyst in Defense Health Care Policy Heidi M. Peters Analyst in U.S. Defense Acquisition Policy Updated April 3, 2020 Congressional Research Service 7-. www.crs.gov IN11273