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Introduced
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
In Committee
06/08/2020
06/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to provide that all critical access hospitals are eligible for loans under the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. This bill expands the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to encompass critical access hospitals. A critical access hospital is a hospital that, among other things, is located in a rural area, furnishes 24-7 emergency services, and has 25 or fewer inpatient beds.
AI Summary
This bill, the PPP for Critical Access Hospitals Act, expands the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) established in response to COVID-19 to include critical access hospitals. A critical access hospital is a rural hospital with 25 or fewer inpatient beds that provides 24/7 emergency services. The bill amends the Small Business Act to make all critical access hospitals, regardless of their status as a debtor in bankruptcy or any debts owed to the federal government, eligible to receive PPP loans during the covered period.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2764) (on 06/08/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3907/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3907/BILLS-116s3907is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3907/BILLS-116s3907is.pdf.pdf |
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