H.R. 7481 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
RESTART Act
H.R. 7481 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 2, 2020, sponsored by Jared F. Golden with 179 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
- Jul 2, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 179
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Reviving the Economy Sustainably Towards A Recovery in Twenty-twenty Act or the RESTART Act This bill establishes a loan program whereby the Small Business Administration (SBA) shall guarantee loan amounts to certain businesses affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jared F. Golden (D-ME). Co-sponsors: 139 Democrats, 40 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 2, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi (Jul 2, 2020)
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- H.R. 2633: Study of Office of Rural Affairs, within the Small Business Administration
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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