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H.R. 7522

To establish the Small Business Economic Assistance Program.

This bill establishes the Small Business Economic Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to certain small businesses.

Among other eligibility requirements, a small business must have (1) more than 1 but fewer than 50 employees, (2) not received a payment under the Paycheck Protection Program, and (3) been established prior to January 1, 2020.

Such assistance shall consist of a financial assistance payment equal to $5,000 per employee, at least 80% of which the recipient shall use for employee compensation. The remaining amounts shall be used for business costs such as rent, mortgage payments, or utility payments.

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7](D-AZ)Sponsor
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    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

To establish the Small Business Economic Assistance Program. — Informed