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H.R. 6716

Referred to Committee

To amend the Small Business Act to include certain critical access hospitals in the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

Introduced 5/5/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

5/5/2020 • House

Summary

This bill expands the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to encompass critical access hospitals.

A critical access hospital is a hospital that, among other things, is located in a rural area, furnishes 24-7 emergency services, and has 25 or fewer inpatient beds.

Introduced in House • 5/5/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Commerce
BankruptcyBusiness expensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsInfectious and parasitic diseasesRural conditions and developmentSmall businessWages and earnings

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Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

Democrat • ME-2

Sponsored 5/5/2020

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 5, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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Introduced in House5/5/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0