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Too Small to Fail Act

USA116th CongressHR-6324| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2020
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (21)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Too Small to Fail Act This bill establishes requirements for, and revises components of, loan programs of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide economic relief to small businesses affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the SBA must waive the requirement that small businesses affected by COVID-19 be unable to find credit elsewhere in order to be eligible for SBA loans, and it must provide loans made in response to COVID-19 at no interest rate. In addition, the SBA is authorized to temporarily defer payments on any SBA loan for a small business that is affected by COVID-19. During the period from January 31, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020, eligible small businesses that apply for an emergency disaster loan in response to COVID-19 may request that the SBA provide an advance of up to $15,000 within three days of receiving the application. Such advance may be used for any allowable purpose, including (1) providing paid sick leave to employees who are unable to work due to direct effects of COVID-19, (2) maintaining payroll to retain employees during business disruptions or substantial shutdowns, and (3) making rent or mortgage payments. Applicants shall not be required to repay any amounts of such advance, even if they are subsequently denied an emergency disaster loan. Further, under certain conditions, such advance may also be taken into consideration when determining forgiveness for a loan to meet payroll costs.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

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Too Small to Fail Act

USA116th CongressHR-6324| House 
| Updated: 3/23/2020
Too Small to Fail Act This bill establishes requirements for, and revises components of, loan programs of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide economic relief to small businesses affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the SBA must waive the requirement that small businesses affected by COVID-19 be unable to find credit elsewhere in order to be eligible for SBA loans, and it must provide loans made in response to COVID-19 at no interest rate. In addition, the SBA is authorized to temporarily defer payments on any SBA loan for a small business that is affected by COVID-19. During the period from January 31, 2020, and ending on December 31, 2020, eligible small businesses that apply for an emergency disaster loan in response to COVID-19 may request that the SBA provide an advance of up to $15,000 within three days of receiving the application. Such advance may be used for any allowable purpose, including (1) providing paid sick leave to employees who are unable to work due to direct effects of COVID-19, (2) maintaining payroll to retain employees during business disruptions or substantial shutdowns, and (3) making rent or mortgage payments. Applicants shall not be required to repay any amounts of such advance, even if they are subsequently denied an emergency disaster loan. Further, under certain conditions, such advance may also be taken into consideration when determining forgiveness for a loan to meet payroll costs.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • March 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (21)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-748: CARES Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesSmall businessWages and earnings