H.R. 6506 · 116th Congress
To amend the Small Business Act to modify the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Derek Kilmer
- Introduced
- 2020-04-14
- Latest action
- 2020-04-14 · Introduced in House
Summary
This bill modifies and establishes additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration that was implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Specifically, the bill (1) extends the duration of the program; (2) authorizes loan recipients under the program to request additional, forgivable amounts; and (3) extends the deferral period for such loans to at least one year.