; (2) encourage businesses to reopen by providing them the necessary assistance and resources to survive the COVID–19 pandemic; (3) assisting employees of eligible employers who have contracted or have been exposed during their employment to COVID–19, who are unable to work and who would otherwise not be eligible for assistance; (4) providing support for small businesses and women- and minority-owned businesses; and (5) providing assistance in a manner that complements the assistance programs established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ( Public Law 116–136 ). (b) Any funds paid to an applicant under this Act shall be used exclusively for the purpose of domestic economic recovery as set forth in subsection (a). (c) Prioritization The Special Administrator shall prioritize compensation payments under this Act, based on— (1) the level of impairment a business is experiencing as a result of the COVID–19 pandemic; (2) whether the business operates in a rural or low-to-moderate income community, as determined by the Special Administrator; (3) whether the business is a women-owned business or a minority-owned business; and (4) whether the business is a small business, including an independently owned franchise, as determined by the Special Administrator. 4. Administration (a) In general The Secretary shall appoint a Special Administrator on the basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial analysis, law, management analysis, or public administration, and acting through such Special Administrator, shall— (1) administer the recovery compensation program established under this Act; (2) promulgate all procedural and substantive rules for the administration of this Act