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H.R. 755 117th Congress House

Right to Earn a Living Act of 2021

Official title: To amend the Social Security Act to require a certification that States and units of local governments will not impact the operations of a small business conce… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Social Security Act to require a certification that States and units of local governments will not impact the operations of a small business concern to receive funds from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 4, 2021 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Feb 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Feb 3, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 3, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Right to Earn a Living Act of 2021

This bill requires a state or local government, to be eligible to receive future payments from the Coronavirus Relief Fund, to certify that it will not limit the operation, hours, or occupancy of small businesses without the state or local government taking legislative action.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Republican 6
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McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Feb 23, 2021
Cawthorn, Madison
· Feb 22, 2021
Hice, Jody
· Feb 22, 2021
 R
Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Feb 5, 2021
 R
Harris, Andy
Maryland · Feb 4, 2021
 R
Banks, Jim
Indiana · Feb 3, 2021
 R
Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Feb 3, 2021
 R
Moore, Barry
Alabama · Feb 3, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 755: Right to Earn a Living Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-755/
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"H.R. 755: Right to Earn a Living Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-755/.
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H.R. 755, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-755/.
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