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H.R. 6973 116th Congress House

PPE Act

Official title: To amend the paycheck protection program of the Small Business Administration to include costs related to the provision of personal protective equipment as an … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the paycheck protection program of the Small Business Administration to include costs related to the provision of personal protective equipment as an allowable use of a covered loan, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 22, 2020 See on congress.gov
Commerce Business expensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guarantees
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Health technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesSmall businessWages and earningsWorker safety and health
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 22, 2020
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 Latest action May 22, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Paychecks and Employees Act of 2020 or the PPE Act

This bill modifies allowable and forgivable uses of amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to encompass costs related to the provision of personal protective equipment or other equipment or supplies necessary to protect the health and safety of employees.

The bill also prohibits the Small Business Administration from limiting the non-payroll portion of a forgivable loan amount.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 6800 The Heroes Act
  • S 4818 Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act
 Bill text 1 version

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Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · May 22, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6973: PPE Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6973/
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"H.R. 6973: PPE Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6973/.
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H.R. 6973, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6973/.
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