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Border Business COVID–19 Rescue Act

USA117th CongressS-327| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2021
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border Business COVID-19 Rescue Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a loan program to assist border businesses that are directly impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. For the purposes of this bill, the term border business refers to a business that (1) is eligible for an economic injury disaster loan, (2) has its principal office located in the contiguous United States and is located within 25 miles of the U.S. border, (3) has fewer than 50 employees and annual revenue of $1 million or less, and (4) demonstrates a reduction in revenue from specified prior periods. Recipients must use loan funds for purposes related to COVID-19 such as (1) providing sick leave to employees, (2) meeting increased costs arising from interrupted supply chains, or (3) paying for logistical expenses associated with border closures.
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Timeline
Jan 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-399
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • January 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-399
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Border Business COVID–19 Rescue Act

USA117th CongressS-327| Senate 
| Updated: 2/12/2021
Border Business COVID-19 Rescue Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a loan program to assist border businesses that are directly impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. For the purposes of this bill, the term border business refers to a business that (1) is eligible for an economic injury disaster loan, (2) has its principal office located in the contiguous United States and is located within 25 miles of the U.S. border, (3) has fewer than 50 employees and annual revenue of $1 million or less, and (4) demonstrates a reduction in revenue from specified prior periods. Recipients must use loan funds for purposes related to COVID-19 such as (1) providing sick leave to employees, (2) meeting increased costs arising from interrupted supply chains, or (3) paying for logistical expenses associated with border closures.
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Timeline
Jan 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-399
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • January 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-399
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Democratic Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Finance Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ArizonaBusiness expensesCaliforniaCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInfectious and parasitic diseasesNew MexicoSmall businessTexasWages and earnings