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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7010| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2020
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (86)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chip Roy (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)John R. Carter (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill establishes a minimum maturity of five years for a paycheck protection loan with a remaining balance after forgiveness. The bill also extends the covered period during which a loan recipient may use such funds for certain expenses while remaining eligible for forgiveness. The bill raises the non-payroll portion of a forgivable covered loan amount from the current 25% up to 40%. The bill extends the period in which an employer may rehire or eliminate a reduction in employment, salary, or wages that would otherwise reduce the forgivable amount of a paycheck protection loan. However, the forgivable amount must be determined without regard to a reduction in the number of employees if the recipient is (1) unable to rehire former employees and is unable to to hire similarly qualified employees, or (2) unable to return to the same level of business activity due to compliance with federal requirements or guidance related to COVID-19. Additionally, the bill revises the deferral period for paycheck protection loans, allowing recipients to defer payments until they receive compensation for forgiven amounts. Recipients who do not apply for forgiveness shall have 10 months from the program's expiration to begin making payments. The bill also eliminates a provision that makes a paycheck protection loan recipient who has such indebtedness forgiven ineligible to defer payroll tax payments. Lastly, the bill is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.

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Timeline
May 21, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3805
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2020
Introduced in House
May 26, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
May 28, 2020
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 28, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2332-2338)
May 28, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7010.
May 28, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 28, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2339-2340)
May 28, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H2332-2333)
View Vote
May 28, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 1, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jun 3, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2690-2691)
Jun 3, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2690-2691)
Jun 4, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 5, 2020
Presented to President.
Jun 5, 2020
Signed by President.
Jun 5, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-142.
  • May 21, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3805
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 26, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • May 28, 2020
    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 28, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2332-2338)


  • May 28, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7010.


  • May 28, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 28, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2339-2340)


  • May 28, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H2332-2333)
    View Vote


  • May 28, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 1, 2020
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • June 3, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2690-2691)


  • June 3, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2690-2691)


  • June 4, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 5, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • June 5, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • June 5, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-142.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-3805: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6886: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
Business expensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment taxesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInfectious and parasitic diseasesSmall businessWages and earnings

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7010| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill establishes a minimum maturity of five years for a paycheck protection loan with a remaining balance after forgiveness. The bill also extends the covered period during which a loan recipient may use such funds for certain expenses while remaining eligible for forgiveness. The bill raises the non-payroll portion of a forgivable covered loan amount from the current 25% up to 40%. The bill extends the period in which an employer may rehire or eliminate a reduction in employment, salary, or wages that would otherwise reduce the forgivable amount of a paycheck protection loan. However, the forgivable amount must be determined without regard to a reduction in the number of employees if the recipient is (1) unable to rehire former employees and is unable to to hire similarly qualified employees, or (2) unable to return to the same level of business activity due to compliance with federal requirements or guidance related to COVID-19. Additionally, the bill revises the deferral period for paycheck protection loans, allowing recipients to defer payments until they receive compensation for forgiven amounts. Recipients who do not apply for forgiveness shall have 10 months from the program's expiration to begin making payments. The bill also eliminates a provision that makes a paycheck protection loan recipient who has such indebtedness forgiven ineligible to defer payroll tax payments. Lastly, the bill is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
May 21, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3805
Introduced in Senate
May 26, 2020
Introduced in House
May 26, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
May 28, 2020
Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 28, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2332-2338)
May 28, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7010.
May 28, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 28, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2339-2340)
May 28, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H2332-2333)
View Vote
May 28, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 1, 2020
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jun 3, 2020
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2690-2691)
Jun 3, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2690-2691)
Jun 4, 2020
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 5, 2020
Presented to President.
Jun 5, 2020
Signed by President.
Jun 5, 2020
Became Public Law No: 116-142.
  • May 21, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3805
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 26, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • May 26, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.


  • May 28, 2020
    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 28, 2020
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2332-2338)


  • May 28, 2020
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7010.


  • May 28, 2020
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • May 28, 2020
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2339-2340)


  • May 28, 2020
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H2332-2333)
    View Vote


  • May 28, 2020
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 1, 2020
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • June 3, 2020
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2690-2691)


  • June 3, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2690-2691)


  • June 4, 2020
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 5, 2020
    Presented to President.


  • June 5, 2020
    Signed by President.


  • June 5, 2020
    Became Public Law No: 116-142.
Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (86)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Chip Roy (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)John R. Carter (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Peter T. King (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Ed Case (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Max Rose (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Tulsi Gabbard (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ron Wright (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Kendra S. Horn (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Ways and Means Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 116-3805: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6886: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business expensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment taxesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInfectious and parasitic diseasesSmall businessWages and earnings