H.R. 793 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
RESTAURANTS Act of 2021
H.R. 793 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 4, 2021, sponsored by Earl Blumenauer with 153 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 153
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Real Economic Support That Acknowledges Unique Restaurant Assistance Needed To Survive Act of 2021 or the RESTAURANTS Act of 2021 This bill temporarily establishes and provides funding for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, from which the Department of the Treasury shall make grants to eligible food and beverage purveyors to cover specified costs such as payroll, operational expenses, and paid sick leave.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 142 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid (Feb 4, 2021)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 793 (117th Congress): RESTAURANTS Act of 2021,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-793/restaurants-act-of-2021 (accessed 2026-10-17).