S. 3814 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
RESTART Act
S. 3814 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 21, 2020, sponsored by Michael F. Bennet with 59 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
- May 21, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Reviving the Economy Sustainably Towards A Recovery in Twenty-twenty Act or the RESTART Act This bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), for certain businesses, and it establishes a loan program whereby the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall guarantee loan amounts to certain businesses affected by COVID-19.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael F. Bennet (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 26 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. (Dec 10, 2020)
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- H.R. 7010: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
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- H.R. 6435: Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
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- H.R. 2633: Study of Office of Rural Affairs, within the Small Business Administration
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