S. 4116 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
A bill to extend the authority for commitments for the paycheck protection program and separate amounts authorized for other loans under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.
S. 4116 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jun 30, 2020, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 30, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 116-147
What it does
This bill extends through August 8, 2020, the application period for the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 30, 2020
- Passed the SenateJun 30, 2020
- Passed the HouseJul 1, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentJul 2, 2020
- Became lawJul 4, 2020
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-147. (Jul 4, 2020)
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