HR-8087 : Still Just a Bill

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 (SBA) is authorized to provide second draw loans of up to $2 million under the Paycheck Protection Program. A recipient shall be eligible for forgiveness of a second draw loan in the same manner as an initial paycheck protection loan.

Further the bill modifies the Paycheck Protection Program by, among other things, (1) expanding forgivable expenses, (2) allowing borrowers to select an eight-week period through December 31, 2020, to use their paycheck protection loan, (3) simplifying the forgiveness application for smaller loans, (4) expanding eligibility to certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations, and (5) establishing a specific loan calculation for farmers and ranchers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-08-22IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-08-22IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-08-22IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-08-22IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2020-08-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Steve Chabot [R] (OH-1)
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Policy Area :

Commerce
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  • Accounting and auditing
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
  • Appropriations
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business ethics
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Life, casualty, property insurance
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Religion
  • Small business
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • Tax-exempt organizations
  • Temporary and part-time employment
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition
  • Wages and earnings
  • Worker safety and health
  • Business expenses
  • Farm Credit Administration
  • Small Business Administration

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