House Bill 1411
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1411
Congress
117
Policy Area
Commerce
Commerce
Primary focus of measure is business investment, development, regulation; small business; consumer affairs; competition and restrictive trade practices; manufacturing, distribution, retail; marketing; intellectual property. Measures concerning international competitiveness and restrictions on imports and exports may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
PPP Flexibility for Farmers and Ranchers Act
This bill expands eligibility for agricultural producers under the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include certain agricultural producers organized as partnerships. Currently, only certain agricultural producers that are sole proprietorships, independent contractors, or self-employed individuals may receive support under the program.
February 26, 2021
02/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
02/26/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H737)
02/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:02 PM