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Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4008| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2022
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 This bill provides support for restaurants and other businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the bill provides additional funding for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide grants to support the ongoing operations of eligible restaurants and similar establishments. The SBA must report weekly and biweekly information about grant applications, awards, and denials. Additionally, the bill funds grants to support other eligible businesses impacted by the pandemic, including gyms and fitness centers, minor league sports teams, businesses located near land ports of entry, businesses that provide and support live events, and businesses located in certain U.S. exclaves with limited accessibility. A business may receive a grant under only one program. The bill also establishes procedures for the SBA to implement and provide administrative support for these grant programs. The SBA must institute an oversight and audit plan to review the use of grants under these programs. Further, the bill provides additional funding for grants to support eligible transportation service providers. Finally, the bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2022
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 6, 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.
Apr 27, 2022
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
May 17, 2022
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2534)
May 17, 2022
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2534)
May 19, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2607, S2611-2616)
May 19, 2022
Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S2614)
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  • April 5, 2022
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • April 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 6, 2022
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.


  • April 27, 2022
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • May 17, 2022
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2534)


  • May 17, 2022
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2534)


  • May 19, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2607, S2611-2616)


  • May 19, 2022
    Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S2614)
    View Vote

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 117-4471: Hardest-Hit Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022
  • S 117-4282: Restaurant Relief Act
  • S 117-3711: A bill to ensure that no cost reduction or cash refund is due under certain transportation cost-reimbursement contracts on the basis of the forgiveness of certain covered loans, and for other purposes.
  • S 117-2889: Save Our Stages Extension Act
  • HR 117-5429: Save our Stages Extension Act
Accounting and auditingAppropriationsAtmospheric science and weatherBorder security and unlawful immigrationBusiness expensesBusiness investment and capitalCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFood industry and servicesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLatin AmericaLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMarketing and advertisingMexicoMotor carriersMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNatural disastersPerforming artsPhysical fitness and lifestyleProfessional sportsPublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRoads and highwaysSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationSports and recreation facilitiesTelevision and filmTransportation programs fundingTravel and tourismWages and earningsWorker safety and health

Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4008| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2022
Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 This bill provides support for restaurants and other businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the bill provides additional funding for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide grants to support the ongoing operations of eligible restaurants and similar establishments. The SBA must report weekly and biweekly information about grant applications, awards, and denials. Additionally, the bill funds grants to support other eligible businesses impacted by the pandemic, including gyms and fitness centers, minor league sports teams, businesses located near land ports of entry, businesses that provide and support live events, and businesses located in certain U.S. exclaves with limited accessibility. A business may receive a grant under only one program. The bill also establishes procedures for the SBA to implement and provide administrative support for these grant programs. The SBA must institute an oversight and audit plan to review the use of grants under these programs. Further, the bill provides additional funding for grants to support eligible transportation service providers. Finally, the bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2022
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Apr 5, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Apr 6, 2022
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.
Apr 27, 2022
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
May 17, 2022
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2534)
May 17, 2022
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2534)
May 19, 2022
Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2607, S2611-2616)
May 19, 2022
Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S2614)
View Vote
  • April 5, 2022
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • April 5, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 6, 2022
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 344.


  • April 27, 2022
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.


  • May 17, 2022
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2534)


  • May 17, 2022
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2534)


  • May 19, 2022
    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S2607, S2611-2616)


  • May 19, 2022
    Cloture on the motion to proceed not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 43. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S2614)
    View Vote
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 117-4471: Hardest-Hit Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022
  • S 117-4282: Restaurant Relief Act
  • S 117-3711: A bill to ensure that no cost reduction or cash refund is due under certain transportation cost-reimbursement contracts on the basis of the forgiveness of certain covered loans, and for other purposes.
  • S 117-2889: Save Our Stages Extension Act
  • HR 117-5429: Save our Stages Extension Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAppropriationsAtmospheric science and weatherBorder security and unlawful immigrationBusiness expensesBusiness investment and capitalCanadaCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEconomic performance and conditionsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFood industry and servicesForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesLatin AmericaLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationMarketing and advertisingMexicoMotor carriersMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNatural disastersPerforming artsPhysical fitness and lifestyleProfessional sportsPublic contracts and procurementPublic transitRoads and highwaysSmall businessSmall Business AdministrationSports and recreation facilitiesTelevision and filmTransportation programs fundingTravel and tourismWages and earningsWorker safety and health