United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7431 — Helping Small Businesses Reopen Safely Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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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

Allows certain small business employers, tax-exempt organizations, and governmental employers a payroll tax credit for 90% of the cost of providing eligible personal protective equipment for the benefit of their employees and customers. The bill defines eligible personal protective equipment to include masks or face coverings, hand sanitizers, surface cleaners, or other items for reducing the spread of infectious diseases.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2598)

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Taxation Appropriations Disability assistance Employment taxes Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government trust funds Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Small business Social security and elderly assistance Tax-exempt organizations Worker safety and health
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7431 do?
Allows certain small business employers, tax-exempt organizations, and governmental employers a payroll tax credit for 90% of the cost of providing eligible personal protective equipment for the benefit of their employees and customers. The bill defines eligible personal protective equipment to include masks or face coverings, hand sanitizers, surface cleaners, or other items for reducing the spread of infectious diseases.
Who sponsors HR 7431?
HR 7431 is sponsored by Harley Rouda (D).
What is the current status of HR 7431?
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 7431?
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