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H.R. 6973

Referred to Committee

PPE Act

Introduced 5/22/2020•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

5/22/2020 • House

Summary

Protecting Paychecks and Employees Act of 2020 or the PPE Act

This bill 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.

Introduced in House • 5/22/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Commerce
Business expensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesSmall businessWages and earningsWorker safety and health

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Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]

Democrat • IA-1

Sponsored 5/22/2020

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 22, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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Introduced in House5/22/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1