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H.R. 7010 (116th)

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020

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Introduced

26 May 2020

Last action

5 June 2020 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 116-142.

Sponsors

Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13], Ron Wright, Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Cunningham, Joe [D-SC-1], Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2], Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2], Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2], Colin Allred, Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

5 December 2025

Taxation

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Summary

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 This bill modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill establishes a minimum maturity of five years for a paycheck protection loan that has a remaining balance after the application of forgiveness. The bill also extends the covered period during which the recipient of a paycheck protection loan may use such funds for certain expenses while remaining eligible for forgiveness of the loan. Further, the bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from limiting the non-payroll portion of a forgivable covered loan amount. Currently, only 25% of a paycheck protection loan may be allocated to non-payroll expenses such as rent and utilities. The bill extends the period of time in which an employer may rehire or eliminate a reduction in employment, salary, or wages that would otherwise reduce the forgivable amount of a paycheck protection loan. However, the forgivable amount must be determined without regard to a reduction in the number of employees if the recipient is (1) unable to rehire an employee, (2) able to demonstrate an inability to hire a similarly qualified employee, or (3) able to demonstrate an inability to return to the same level of business activity. Lastly, the bill eliminates a provision that makes a paycheck protection loan recipient who has such indebtedness forgiven ineligible to defer payroll tax payments.

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Timeline

  1. 26 May 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 May 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 May 2020

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  5. 28 May 2020

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 114). (text: CR H2332-2333)

    Source: Floor

  6. 28 May 2020

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 114).(text: CR H2332-2333)

    Source: Floor

  7. 28 May 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2332-2338)

    Source: Floor

  8. 28 May 2020

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  9. 28 May 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7010.

    Source: Floor

  10. 28 May 2020

    Floor

    Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 June 2020

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 3 June 2020

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2690-2691)

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 June 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2690-2691)

    Source: Floor

  14. 4 June 2020

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 June 2020

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 June 2020

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  17. 5 June 2020

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 116-142.

    Source: President

  18. 5 June 2020

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  19. 5 June 2020

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

28 May 2020 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 417 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 13

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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