United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 7690 — To establish a payment program for unexpected loss of markets and revenues to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

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Summary

Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make payments to a timber harvesting business or timber hauling business that, as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, experienced a loss of not less than 10% in gross revenue during the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on July 31, 2020, as compared to its gross revenue during the same period in 2019. The amount of a payment made to an eligible entity shall be equal to 10% of the gross revenue of the business during the period beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on July 31, 2019. USDA shall make such a payment only to a business that certifies that the payment will be used only for operating expenses.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  3. Introduced in House

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Subjects

Public lands and natural resources Appropriations Cardiovascular and respiratory health Congressional oversight Department of Agriculture Economic performance and conditions Emergency medical services and trauma care Executive agency funding and structure Forests, forestry, trees Infectious and parasitic diseases
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7690 do?
Directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make payments to a timber harvesting business or timber hauling business that, as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, experienced a loss of not less than 10% in gross revenue during the period beginning on January 1, 2020, and ending on July 31, 2020, as compared to its gross revenue during the same period in 2019. The amount of a payment made to an eligible entity shall be equal to 10% of the gross revenue of the business during the period beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on July 31, 2019. USDA shall make such a payment only to a business that certifies that the payment will be used only for operating expenses.
Who sponsors HR 7690?
HR 7690 is sponsored by David Rouzer (R).
What is the current status of HR 7690?
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 7690?
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