H.R. 7777 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act
H.R. 7777 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 24, 2020, sponsored by Chrissy Houlahan with 137 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 24, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 137
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act This bill modifies loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill provides for automatic forgiveness of a paycheck protection loan that is not more than $150,000 if the recipient submits a one-page form.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 85 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 24, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (Jul 24, 2020)
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