United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6973 — PPE Act Protecting Paychecks and Employees Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Modifies allowable and forgivable uses of amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to encompass costs related to the provision of personal protective equipment or other equipment or supplies necessary to protect the health and safety of employees. The bill also prohibits the Small Business Administration from limiting the non-payroll portion of a forgivable loan amount.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Commerce Cardiovascular and respiratory health Emergency medical services and trauma care Government lending and loan guarantees Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Small business Wages and earnings Worker safety and health Business expenses
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6973 do?
Modifies allowable and forgivable uses of amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to encompass costs related to the provision of personal protective equipment or other equipment or supplies necessary to protect the health and safety of employees. The bill also prohibits the Small Business Administration from limiting the non-payroll portion of a forgivable loan amount.
Who sponsors HR 6973?
HR 6973 is sponsored by Abby Finkenauer (D).
What is the current status of HR 6973?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6973?
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