H.R. 8265 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to establish a program for second draw loans and make other modifications to the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8265 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Sep 16, 2020, sponsored by Steve Chabot with 69 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
- Sep 16, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
This bill establishes funding for, expands, and provides additional economic assistance to small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Small Business Administration is authorized to provide second draw loans of up to $2 million under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Chabot (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 69 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 16, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provis (Sep 16, 2020)
Other Commerce bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 862: Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act
- H.R. 7010: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
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- S. 2258: Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019
- H.R. 6435: Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
- H.R. 7259: Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
- H.R. 2426: Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019
- H.R. 2633: Study of Office of Rural Affairs, within the Small Business Administration
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Small Business Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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