H.R. 6697 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020
H.R. 6697 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 5, 2020, sponsored by Chris Pappas with 126 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 5, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 126
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 This bill modifies the Paycheck Protection Program implemented by the Small Business Administration in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to include certain entities and exclude certain individuals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Pappas (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 86 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (May 5, 2020)
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- H.R. 7010: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
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- S. 2258: Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019
- H.R. 6435: Combating Pandemic Scams Act of 2020
- H.R. 7259: Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act
- H.R. 2426: Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019
- H.R. 2633: Study of Office of Rural Affairs, within the Small Business Administration
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