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116-hr-9067 116 hr 9067 Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-12-31 2020-12-31 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] FL D S001200 0 Blockchain Technology Coordination Act of 2020 This bill establishes a National Blockchain Technology Coordination Office within the Department of Commerce. 2023-01-11T13:43:55Z  
116-hr-9038 116 hr 9038 COVID–19 Consumer Protection Act Commerce 2020-12-20 2020-12-20 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] IL D S001145 1 COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to seek civil penalties from entities engaging in deceptive trade practices that are associated with the treatment, cure, prevention, mitigation, or diagnosis of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for the duration of such public health emergency. 2023-01-11T13:43:56Z  
116-s-5075 116 s 5075 COVID–19 Consumer Protection Act Commerce 2020-12-20 2020-12-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] WA D C000127 1 COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to seek civil penalties from entities engaging in deceptive trade practices that are associated with the treatment, cure, prevention, mitigation, or diagnosis of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for the duration of such public health emergency. 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z  
116-s-5043 116 s 5043 American COMPETE Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-12-17 2020-12-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] NE R F000463 1 American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act of 2020 or the American COMPETE Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy. 2023-01-11T13:43:47Z  
116-s-5052 116 s 5052 Algorithmic Fairness Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-12-17 2020-12-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 0 Algorithmic Fairness Act of 2020 This bill establishes requirements for companies that use algorithmic processes utilizing machine learning, advanced statistical techniques, artificial intelligence, or similar techniques to make determinations about opportunities or access to education, employment, housing, health insurance, or other services. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission must study these techniques and enforce the requirements of this bill. 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z  
116-s-5054 116 s 5054 Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act Commerce 2020-12-17 2020-12-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] OR D M001176 1 Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act This bill requires online platforms that publish pornographic images to require users uploading depictions of sexually explicit conduct to verify that they are of the minimum age to consent to sexual acts and provide a signed consent form from each individual depicted. Such platforms also must prominently display instructions for requesting the removal of such content if a depicted individual has not consented to an upload. 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z  
116-s-5057 116 s 5057 Antitrust Freedom Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-12-17 2020-12-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Antitrust Freedom Act of 2020 This bill establishes that certain laws related to antitrust and unfair competition shall not prohibit or otherwise apply to any voluntary economic coordination, cooperation, or agreement between any individual or group of individuals. 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z  
116-hr-8975 116 hr 8975 DETOUR Act Commerce 2020-12-16 2020-12-16 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] DE D B001303 0 Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act or the DETOUR Act This bill prohibits large online operators from manipulating their products to mislead consumers into providing personal information or giving consent. The bill further prohibits these operators from (1) studying the behavioral patterns of subsets of users without first obtaining informed consent, (2) designing online products that lead to compulsive usage, or (3) designing products directed to children that lead to an increase in the use of products through which users interact with other users without parental consent. The bill also requires large online operators conducting psychological or behavioral research to disclose certain information, discontinue such research if consent was improperly acquired, and establish an independent review board. 2023-01-11T13:43:58Z  
116-s-5011 116 s 5011 Economic Empowerment for Underserved Communities Act Commerce 2020-12-11 2020-12-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA] GA R L000594 2 Economic Empowerment for Underserved Communities Act This bill provides economic assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), including through (1) the designation of specified amounts for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, (2) the establishment of a Small Business and Domestic Production Recovery Investment Facility, and (3) the extension of the requirement that the Small Business Administration subsidize certain loan payments. 2023-01-11T13:43:48Z  
116-s-5009 116 s 5009 Supporting More Nonprofits Through the PPP Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-12-10 2020-12-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] KS R M000934 0 Supporting More Nonprofits Through the PPP Act of 2020 This bill expands the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include certain entities that meet an alternative size standard. 2023-01-11T13:43:48Z  
116-hr-8928 116 hr 8928 Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act Commerce 2020-12-09 2020-12-09 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] IL D R000515 0 Portable Generator Safety Standard To Avoid Needless Deaths And Reduce Disabilities Act or the Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for portable generators. 2023-01-11T13:44:00Z  
116-s-4975 116 s 4975 PROMISE Act Commerce 2020-12-08 2020-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 1 Promoting Responsibility Over Moderation In the Social-media Environment Act or the PROMISE Act This bill requires interactive computer services (e.g., social media companies) to establish and publicly disclose policies for moderating content on their services. 2023-01-11T13:43:49Z  
116-s-4982 116 s 4982 Creating Helpful Incentives for Producing Semiconductors for America and Foundries Act Commerce 2020-12-08 2020-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] TX R C001056 3 Creating Helpful Incentives for Producing Semiconductors for America and Foundries Act This bill establishes measures to incentivize semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing. These measures include creating (1) a financial assistance program for investment in semiconductor facilities and equipment, (2) a public-private partnership with the Department of Defense to ensure the development and production of secure microelectronics, and (3) a Multilateral Semiconductors Security Fund to support the development and adoption of secure semiconductors and semiconductor supply chains. 2023-01-11T13:43:49Z  
116-hr-8873 116 hr 8873 Investing in VETS Act Commerce 2020-12-04 2020-12-04 Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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. House Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9] IN R H001074 0 Investing in Veteran Entrepreneurial Talents Act or the Investing in VETS Act This bill raises from 3% to 5% the federal contracting participation goal for small businesses that are owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, requires the Small Business Administration to certify these small businesses, and prohibits a small business from self-certifying as owned and controlled by a service-disabled veteran. 2023-01-11T13:44:02Z  
116-hr-8880 116 hr 8880 HONEST Enterprise Act Commerce 2020-12-04 2020-12-04 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3] MN D P000616 3 Honoring Organizations Nationally for Ethics, Sustainability, and Trust Act or the HONEST Enterprise Act This bill establishes the Compassionate Capitalist Award to be presented to organizations that substantially benefit the well-being of their employees, stakeholders, and communities with respect to the areas of environmental stewardship, governance, social responsibility, and worker empowerment. 2023-01-11T13:44:02Z  
116-hr-8851 116 hr 8851 Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act Commerce 2020-12-03 2020-12-03 Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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. House Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6] CO D C001121 1 Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act This bill establishes the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Program to promote entrepreneurship in the most distressed regions of the United States, including those regions affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), by awarding participating fellows a two-year stipend to start and grow a new small business. 2023-01-11T13:44:03Z  
116-s-4954 116 s 4954 Simplifying PPP Forgiveness Act Commerce 2020-12-03 2020-12-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] LA R K000393 0 This bill revises the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to simplify the application process for loan forgiveness and to establish or certify an online calculator that allows loan recipients to (1) estimate the amount of forgiveness for which they are eligible, and (2) assist with their loan forgiveness applications. 2023-01-11T13:43:50Z  
116-s-4964 116 s 4964 Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act Commerce 2020-12-03 2020-12-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 1 Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Act This bill establishes the Next Generation Entrepreneurship Corps Program to promote entrepreneurship in the most distressed regions of the United States, including those regions affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), by awarding participating fellows a two-year stipend to start and grow a new small business. 2023-01-11T13:43:50Z  
116-s-4953 116 s 4953 Protecting Vulnerable Population’s Data Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-12-02 2020-12-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] LA R C001075 0 Protecting Vulnerable Population's Data Act of 2020 This bill prohibits businesses that collect consumer personal information from selling lists containing the personal information of vulnerable populations, which include survivors of abuse, victims of violent crimes, and individuals diagnosed with certain diseases, among others. 2023-01-11T13:43:50Z  
116-s-4927 116 s 4927 EIDL Forgiveness Act Commerce 2020-11-30 2020-11-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] ME I K000383 9 EIDL Forgiveness Act This bill modifies the loan forgiveness determination for a paycheck protection loan by excluding from such determination any advance amount for an economic injury disaster loan that was made to the recipient in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 2023-01-11T13:44:09Z  
116-hres-1235 116 hres 1235 Expressing support for the recognition and celebration of the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration to help Americans start, build, and grow businesses. Commerce 2020-11-20 2020-11-20 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] NY D V000081 20 This resolution recognizes that small businesses need our patronage in the face of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and it celebrates small businesses by (1) acknowledging the importance of promoting a business-friendly environment for small business owners, (2) encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more startup businesses, and (3) conveying appreciation for the ways small businesses support their communities and workers. 2023-01-11T13:44:12Z  
116-hr-8785 116 hr 8785 B–BAM Act Commerce 2020-11-19 2020-11-19 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1] IA D F000467 1 Building Back American Manufacturing Act or B-BAM Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish the Committee on Building Back American Manufacturing to review and report on the strength, integrity, and capacity of the manufacturing base of the United States and supply chain for crucial, strategic resources and products in the United States. The duties of the committee shall include (1) developing proposals to diversify production lines within the United States; (2) recommending policy proposals to improve production and acquisition of critical products and supplies where access can be severely limited in the event of global supply chain disruption; and (3) reviewing ways to disseminate best practices, technical expertise, funding or financing opportunities, and fostering industry collaborations that improve the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers. 2023-01-11T13:44:15Z  
116-s-4918 116 s 4918 One Agency Act Commerce 2020-11-18 2020-11-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 1 One Agency Act This bill consolidates antitrust enforcement authority in one agency by transferring all Federal Trade Commission antitrust functions, employees, assets, and funding to the Department of Justice. 2023-01-11T13:44:10Z  
116-hr-8745 116 hr 8745 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act Commerce 2020-11-12 2020-11-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. House Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] NY D M001206 7 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act This bill provides a program to advance economic development by designating nine cities as innovation centers—increasing funding for research and development—and providing and modifying certain related grants. It also establishes the Innovation Center Selection Committee to designate these cities. The innovation center designation entitles participating cities—and the businesses, research institutions, and other organizations that operate within them—to various federal funding and benefits for research activities, business and workforce development, and transportation infrastructure projects. These benefits include expanding various tax credits and incentives for businesses. The bill also makes it easier for those businesses to access loans and other financial instruments to raise capital. In addition, the bill establishes a grant program for local and tribal governments that partner with innovation centers to develop and preserve affordable housing. It also modifies existing grants, loans, and other programs that support transportation infrastructure to specifically target initiatives in innovation centers. 2023-01-11T13:44:17Z  
116-hr-8749 116 hr 8749 DATA Privacy Act Commerce 2020-11-12 2020-11-12 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. House Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34] TX D V000132 0 Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act or the DATA Privacy Act This bill establishes information security requirements for businesses that collect, process, store, or disclose information relating to at least 3,000 people in a 12-month period. The bill applies to information that may be linked to a specific individual or a device associated with a specific individual. It does not cover data related to employment or publicly available government records. Specifically, covered businesses must provide consumers with accessible notice of the business’ privacy practices with respect to such information; and if meeting a certain revenue threshold, appoint a privacy officer to oversee compliance with the information privacy standards of this bill. The bill further requires the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate rules requiring covered businesses to limit the purpose and amount of consumer data collection to reasonable business purposes, provide consumers with clear methods to opt-in and opt-out of such collection, and refrain from using such data for discriminatory purposes; provide consumers with a method to access, revise, transmit, and delete such collected information; and establish information security practices based on the sensitivity and level of identifiability of the collected data, risk of exposure of such data, widely-accepted practices of securing such data, and cost and impact of implementing such practices. The bill further revises the National Science Foundation information security grants program to include research about methods to encrypt or remove identifiable elements from collected consumer data. 2023-01-11T13:44:17Z  
116-sres-771 116 sres 771 A resolution designating October 2020, as "National Co-op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society. Commerce 2020-11-12 2020-11-12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6677-6678) Senate Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] MN D S001203 5 This resolution designates October 2020 as National Co-Op Month, commends the cooperative business model for its contributions to the economy, and expresses confidence in cooperatives to continue their successes. 2021-12-29T21:58:41Z  
116-s-4884 116 s 4884 COVID–19 Home Safety Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-11-10 2020-12-15 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642. Senate Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] MN D K000367 1 COVID-19 Home Safety Act of 2020 This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to report, and make available to the public, information about injuries and deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The report must be submitted every three months for the duration of the emergency. 2023-01-11T13:43:51Z  
116-s-4885 116 s 4885 EIDL Advance Protection Act Commerce 2020-11-10 2020-11-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] TN R B001243 1 EIDL Advance Protection Act This bill prohibits reducing an applicant's loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program based on an advance amount received by the applicant under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. 2023-01-11T13:44:11Z  
116-hr-8686 116 hr 8686 Small Business COVID–19 Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-10-27 2020-10-27 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7] IN D C001072 0 Small Business COVID-19 Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020 This bill extends for an additional six months the Small Business Debt Relief Program, under which the Small Business Administration (SBA), in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), was authorized to subsidize six months of payments for certain SBA-backed loan products on behalf of the recipients of these loans. Further, a small business that submits a new application for an SBA-backed loan prior to March 30, 2021, may receive a six month subsidy. 2023-01-11T13:44:28Z  
116-s-4869 116 s 4869 APP Act Commerce 2020-10-26 2020-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 0 Adversarial Platform Prevention Act of 2020 or the APP Act This bill establishes requirements for owners and operators of certain software (e.g., TikTok) from specified countries who make their software available to consumers in the United States. Specifically, before making such software available for download, the software must provide users with a warning that includes the name of the owner and the owner's country of principal operation. Further, owners of such software must annually disclose to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice certain information about the consumer data of U.S. users, including any data protection measures in place and any internal content moderation practices. Such owners may not collect or store data from U.S. users if they comply with any requests from specified foreign governments to disclose consumer data about U.S. users or any requests from such governments to censor U.S. users. The protections from liability for third-party publishers of content are not applicable to owners of foreign software who are subject to the requirements of this bill. Such software owners in violation of these requirements are subject to civil penalties enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and may be subject to criminal penalties for intentional violations. 2023-01-11T13:44:21Z  
116-s-4873 116 s 4873 Reaching America's Rural Minority Businesses Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-10-26 2020-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 4 Reaching America's Rural Minority Businesses Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Minority Business Development Agency to establish rural business centers at historically Black colleges and universities to assist rural minority businesses with issues such as broadband adoption, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. 2023-01-11T13:44:21Z  
116-s-4876 116 s 4876 Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-10-26 2020-10-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 2 Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to use the same procedures when enforcing antitrust law, and it requires the FTC to issue a decision within 180 days of receiving a merger application. Under current law, the FTC litigates the merits of contested merger cases before its own administrative tribunals. The bill requires the FTC to litigate these cases in federal court, similar to DOJ. 2023-01-11T13:44:21Z  
116-hr-8666 116 hr 8666 No Small Business Aid for China Act Commerce 2020-10-23 2020-10-23 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27] NY R J000020 0 No Small Business Aid for China Act This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from providing aid, counsel, or assistance to a small business concern that (1) is headquartered in China, (2) has more than 25% of voting stock owned by affiliates that are citizens of or organized under the laws of China, or (3) is known to be associated with human rights violations that have occurred in Xinjiang Province, China. 2023-01-11T13:44:29Z  
116-hr-8680 116 hr 8680 Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-10-23 2020-10-23 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] MD D R000606 2 Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief Act of 2020 This bill establishes immunity from antitrust liability for an official action taken by an occupational licensing board, or any member, officer, employee, or agent of the board, as long as specified requirements are met. These requirements include that the board be established in a state where (1) all members of the board must be appointed or assigned by the chief executive officer, the legislature, or other elected officer of the state; (2) the board must include public representation; and (3) there is required to be a mechanism in effect under which a person aggrieved by an action of the board has the right to contest the action, review all evidence, receive a final decision in writing, and appeal an adverse decision to an independent adjudicator. 2023-01-11T13:44:28Z  
116-s-4847 116 s 4847 Protecting Tourism in the United States Act Commerce 2020-10-22 2020-11-18 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Senate Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] MN D K000367 3 Protecting Tourism in the United States Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including considerations of changes in industry employment rates and business revenues during the pandemic. 2023-01-11T13:44:22Z  
116-s-4817 116 s 4817 Small Business Access to Recovery Capital Act Commerce 2020-10-20 2020-10-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 3 Small Business Access to Recovery Capital Act This bill temporarily modifies the 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA) by waiving borrower and lender fees, increasing the government guarantee to 95%, increasing the maximum loan value to $10 million, and waiving repayment for any new 7(a) loans for one year. The SBA must issue temporary COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) guidance that reflects these changes. 2023-01-11T13:44:23Z  
116-s-4818 116 s 4818 Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act Commerce 2020-10-20 2020-12-10 Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 34 Heroes Small Business Lifeline Act This bill provides economic support to small business affected by COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) by extending and expanding existing initiatives such as the Paycheck Protection Program, establishing a new lifeline grant program, and providing dedicated assistance for industries such as restaurants and live entertainment. 2023-01-11T13:44:23Z  
116-hr-8620 116 hr 8620 To permit payments for certain business software or cloud computing services as allowable uses of a loan made under the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration. Commerce 2020-10-16 2020-10-16 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] GA D S001157 3 This bill expands allowable and forgivable uses of a loan made pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program, enacted to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), to include payment for any business software or cloud computing service that facilitates certain business operations or processes. 2023-01-11T13:44:31Z  
116-hr-8537 116 hr 8537 To direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to modify any caps on emergency EIDL advances to certain veterans service organizations, and for other purposes. Commerce 2020-10-06 2020-10-06 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] ME D G000592 1 This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from placing a cap that is less than $5,000 on any advance for an economic injury disaster loan that is made in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to a veterans service organization (VSO) with only one employee. A VSO aids veterans with the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 2023-01-11T13:44:34Z  
116-hr-8480 116 hr 8480 Visit America Act Commerce 2020-10-01 2020-10-01 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and the Judiciary, 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. House Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] HI D C001055 12 Visit America Act This bill implements measures to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and to address the declining percentage of international visitors to the United States. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a 10-year travel and tourism strategy with the goal of achieving, by 2028, 116 million annual international visitors to the United States and $445 billion in travel exports. The bill also establishes the role of Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Travel and Tourism, whose responsibilities shall include (1) setting an annual goal for the number of international visitors to the United States, (2) providing support for improved visitor visa processing, and (3) promoting travel exports abroad. Further, the assistant secretary must develop and implement a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic recovery strategy to assist the recovery of the U.S. travel and tourism industry from travel restrictions necessitated by the pandemic. The bill also provides statutory authority for the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, which shall aid the assistant secretary in developing and implementing the COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategy. 2023-01-11T13:44:36Z  
116-hr-8485 116 hr 8485 Health and Fitness Recovery Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-10-01 2020-10-01 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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. House Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] PA R F000466 21 Health and Fitness Recovery Act of 2020 This bill establishes through December 31, 2020, and provides funding for the Health Club Recovery Fund, from which the Department of the Treasury shall make grants to eligible health and fitness facilities to provide relief during the COVID-19 (i.e.,coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. For the grant program's initial period, Treasury must (1) prioritize awarding grants to entities serving marginalized and underrepresented communities, and (2) only award grants to eligible health and fitness facilities with annual revenues of less than $1.5 million. Further, an entity that received a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 may not apply for or use grant amounts for the same expenses for which it received the paycheck protection loan. Allowable uses for grant amounts include payroll costs, mortgage or rent payments, utilities, and maintenance expenses. 2023-01-11T13:44:36Z  
116-hr-8497 116 hr 8497 Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act Commerce 2020-10-01 2020-10-01 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] MO R S001195 7 Preventing SBA Assistance from Going to China Act This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration from providing aid, counsel, or assistance to a small business concern that (1) is headquartered in China, or (2) has more than 25% of voting stock owned by citizens of China. 2023-01-11T13:44:35Z  
116-hres-1174 116 hres 1174 Expressing support for the designation of October 2020 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners that use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society. Commerce 2020-10-01 2020-10-01 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] WI D P000607 7 This resolution supports the designation of National Co-Op Month, commends the cooperative business model for its contributions to the economy, and expresses confidence in cooperatives to continue their successes. 2023-01-11T13:44:26Z  
116-s-4773 116 s 4773 A bill to establish the Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loan, and for other purposes. Commerce 2020-09-30 2020-10-01 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562. Senate Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] ME R C001035 1 Continuing the Paycheck Protection Program Act This bill establishes funding for, expands, and provides additional economic assistance to small businesses in response to COVID-19. Specifically, the Small Business Administration is authorized to provide second draw loans of up to $2 million under the Paycheck Protection Program. A recipient shall be eligible for forgiveness of a second draw loan in the same manner as an initial paycheck protection loan. Further the bill modifies the Paycheck Protection Program by, among other things, (1) expanding forgivable expenses, (2) allowing borrowers to select an eight-week period to use their paycheck protection loan, (3) simplifying the forgiveness application for smaller loans, (4) expanding eligibility to certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations, and (5) establishing a specific loan calculation for farmers and ranchers. 2021-12-29T22:23:38Z  
116-s-4775 116 s 4775 A bill to provide continued emergency assistance, educational support, and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Commerce 2020-09-30 2020-10-01 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 564. Senate Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] KY R M000355 0 Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act This bill establishes measures and funding to provide economic relief and support for individuals, families, and businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). These measures include (1) implementing certain liability protections, (2) extending pandemic unemployment compensation, and (3) authorizing second draw loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. 2021-12-29T22:23:39Z  
116-sres-730 116 sres 730 A resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning September 20, 2020, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of the small business owners of the United States and their impact on their communities. Commerce 2020-09-30 2020-09-30 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5998; text: CR S5983) Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 46 This resolution supports the designation of the week of September 20, 2020, as National Small Business Week in celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners and the invaluable contribution small businesses make to the United States. 2021-12-29T21:58:38Z  
116-hr-8434 116 hr 8434 America Dines Out Act Commerce 2020-09-29 2020-09-29 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7] SC R R000597 0 America Dines Out Act This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to establish a Restaurant Reimbursement Program to reimburse restaurants for certain discounts provided to customers. This reimbursement may only be made for (1) 50% of the discount provided on food and non-alcoholic beverages, not to exceed $12 per customer per day; (2) discounts provided on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the one-month period beginning two weeks after the bill is enacted; and (3) discounts provided to customers who dined at the restaurant's physical location. 2023-01-11T13:44:52Z  
116-hr-8370 116 hr 8370 Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-24 2020-09-24 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. House Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] OR D B000574 1 Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act of 2020 This bill makes state-legal cannabis businesses eligible for disaster assistance, and it requires each agency that administers disaster assistance to allow these businesses to retroactively apply. Disaster assistance is any service, grant, loan, tax credit, tax deduction, or any other assistance that is made available in connection with (1) a federally declared disaster, or (2) specified COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief programs. 2023-01-11T13:44:54Z  
116-hr-8372 116 hr 8372 KIDS Act Commerce 2020-09-24 2020-09-24 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] FL D C001066 2 Kids Internet Design and Safety Act or the KIDS Act This bill prohibits commercial online platforms that are directed to children from engaging in certain practices, including implementing features that encourage additional engagement with the platform, promoting certain types of content, and using certain advertising methods. 2023-01-11T13:44:54Z  
116-hr-8376 116 hr 8376 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-24 2020-09-24 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. House Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19] NY D D000630 0 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020 This bill extends the Small Business Debt Relief Program, under which the Small Business Administration (SBA), in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), was authorized to make six months of payments for certain SBA-backed loan products on behalf of the recipients of these loans. 2023-01-11T13:44:54Z  
116-s-4689 116 s 4689 Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-24 2020-09-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 1 Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act of 2020 This bill makes state-legal cannabis businesses eligible for disaster assistance, and it requires each agency that administers disaster assistance to allow these businesses to retroactively apply. Disaster assistance is any service, grant, loan, tax credit, tax deduction, or any other assistance that is made available in connection with (1) a federally declared disaster, or (2) specified COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief programs. 2023-01-11T13:44:42Z  
116-s-4699 116 s 4699 PREPARE Act Commerce 2020-09-24 2020-09-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] FL R R000595 6 Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness and Resilient Enterprises Act or the PREPARE Act This bill permanently reauthorizes the pre-disaster mitigation loan program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Under this program, the SBA may loan up to $500,000 in a 12-month period to small businesses so that such businesses may use mitigation techniques to protect their commercial real estate, equipment, inventory, supplies, and materials from damages related to disasters. The SBA must submit a report on the program that includes information such as (1) the geographic areas in which loan recipients are located, (2) the number and dollar value of loans made, and (3) the estimated aggregate value resulting from the use of funded mitigation techniques. The bill also authorizes the SBA to increase the amount of a disaster loan by up to 30% of the aggregate costs of any damage or destruction to enable a business to take mitigating measures that protect from possible future disasters. 2023-01-11T13:44:42Z  
116-s-4719 116 s 4719 Helping Manufacturers Respond to COVID–19 Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-24 2020-12-15 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641. Senate Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] MI D P000595 8 Helping Manufacturers Respond to COVID-19 Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of Commerce to use amounts appropriated for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program for FY2021 to provide more than 50% of the capital and annual operating and maintenance funds to establish and support a manufacturing extension center that is unable to meet cost share requirements due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Under current law, this provision of funding is capped at 50%. A manufacturing extension center works to transfer manufacturing technology and best business practices. 2023-01-11T13:43:51Z  
116-hr-8361 116 hr 8361 EIDL Forgiveness Act Commerce 2020-09-23 2020-09-23 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] CO D N000191 14 EIDL Forgiveness Act This bill modifies the loan forgiveness determination for a paycheck protection loan by excluding from such determination any advance amount for an economic injury disaster loan that was made to the recipient in relation to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 2023-01-11T13:44:55Z  
116-s-4669 116 s 4669 APP Act Commerce 2020-09-23 2020-09-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] FL R S001217 1 American Privacy Protection Act or the APP Act This bill requires sellers of internet applications to disclose (1) the business name and address of the application's owner, (2) each location where the application was developed if more than 5% of the application was developed outside the United States, and (3) each location outside the United States where data collected by the application is stored. 2023-01-11T13:44:43Z  
116-s-4670 116 s 4670 Preserving Equity on Main Street Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-23 2020-09-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] KS R M000934 4 Preserving Equity on Main Street Act of 2020 This bill authorizes the Department of the Treasury to directly purchase, or provide guarantees to enable the purchase of, preferred equity positions in commercial real estate companies that require capital to satisfy outstanding debt obligations. Treasury may take these actions in order to provide assistance related to losses incurred as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 2023-01-11T13:44:43Z  
116-s-4676 116 s 4676 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-23 2020-09-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 12 Small Business Debt Relief Extension Act of 2020 This bill extends the Small Business Debt Relief Program, under which the Small Business Administration (SBA), in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), was authorized to make six months of payments for certain SBA-backed loan products on behalf of the recipients of these loans. 2023-01-11T13:44:43Z  
116-hr-8323 116 hr 8323 Bianca’s Law Commerce 2020-09-21 2020-09-21 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22] NY D B001308 0 Bianca's Law This bill requires social media companies to establish an office to identify and address certain graphic depictions of injury or death that violate the company's content moderation standards or terms of service. 2023-01-11T13:44:56Z  
116-hres-1134 116 hres 1134 Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, to September 24, 2020, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States. Commerce 2020-09-21 2020-09-21 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] NY D V000081 35 This resolution celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community and supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Further, it supports efforts to provide small businesses with aid and assistance through certain programs and initiatives. 2023-01-11T13:44:50Z  
116-s-4632 116 s 4632 Online Content Policy Modernization Act Commerce 2020-09-21 2020-09-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] SC R G000359 0 Online Content Policy Modernization Act This bill creates the Copyright Claims Board, a body within the U.S. Copyright Office, to decide lower-value copyright disputes. The bill also limits the immunity of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (i.e., a social media platform) for screening and blocking offensive material on the service's platform. 2023-01-11T13:44:44Z  
116-s-4607 116 s 4607 Disaster Relief for Southeastern Small Businesses Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-17 2020-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] LA R K000393 1 Disaster Relief for Southeastern Small Businesses Act of 2020 This bill establishes loan forgiveness for a recipient of a paycheck protection loan or an economic injury disaster loan made or guaranteed by the Small Business Administration in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) to a recipient located in an area for which the President declared a major disaster related to Hurricane Laura or Hurricane Sally. 2023-01-11T13:44:45Z  
116-s-4613 116 s 4613 Contact Lens Rule Modernization Act Commerce 2020-09-17 2020-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] AR R B001236 18 Contact Lens Rule Modernization Act This bill (1) requires prescribers of contact lenses to conspicuously post notice that the prescriber is required to provide a copy of the contact lens prescription to the patient, (2) prohibits prescribers from requiring patients to acknowledge a contact lens prescription release in writing or electronically, and (3) prohibits automated telephone calls to verify a prescription. 2023-01-11T13:44:45Z  
116-s-4624 116 s 4624 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act Commerce 2020-09-17 2020-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 1 Innovation Centers Acceleration Act This bill provides a program to advance economic development by designating nine cities as innovation centers—increasing funding for research and development—and providing and modifying certain related grants. It also establishes the Innovation Center Selection Committee to designate these cities. The innovation center designation entitles participating cities—and the businesses, research institutions, and other organizations that operate within them—to various federal funding and benefits for research activities, business and workforce development, and transportation infrastructure projects. These benefits include expanding various tax credits and incentives for businesses and enabling those businesses to access loans and other financial instruments to raise capital. In addition, the bill establishes a grant program for local and tribal governments that partner with innovation centers to develop and preserve affordable housing. It also modifies existing grants, loans, and other programs that support transportation infrastructure to specifically target initiatives in innovation centers. 2023-01-11T13:44:45Z  
116-s-4626 116 s 4626 SAFE DATA Act Commerce 2020-09-17 2020-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 3 Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act or the SAFE DATA Act This bill establishes various requirements relating to the collection of consumer data, data transparency and security, and corporate accountability, including limiting the amount of data a covered entity may collect and prohibiting manipulation of data intended to increase the usage of online services (e.g., incorporating auto-play functions without the consent of a user). 2023-01-11T13:44:45Z  
116-hr-8265 116 hr 8265 To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to establish a program for second draw loans and make other modifications to the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Commerce 2020-09-16 2020-09-16 Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. House Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] OH R C000266 69 This bill establishes funding for, expands, and provides additional economic assistance to small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Small Business Administration is authorized to provide second draw loans of up to $2 million under the Paycheck Protection Program. A recipient shall be eligible for forgiveness of a second draw loan in the same manner as an initial paycheck protection loan. Further the bill modifies the Paycheck Protection Program by, among other things, (1) expanding forgivable expenses, (2) allowing borrowers to select an eight-week period through December 31, 2020, to use their paycheck protection loan, (3) simplifying the forgiveness application for smaller loans, (4) expanding eligibility to certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations, and (5) establishing a specific loan calculation for farmers and ranchers. 2023-01-11T13:44:58Z  
116-s-4588 116 s 4588 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-16 2020-09-16 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] NH D S001181 5 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2020 This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to designate a senior Office of Investment and Innovation employee as broadband and emerging information technology coordinator, and it establishes measures to aid the competitiveness and productivity of small businesses through broadband access and other emerging information technologies. The coordinator's responsibilities shall include (1) identifying best practices relating to broadband and emerging information technology that may help small businesses; and (2) coordinating SBA programs that assist small businesses in adopting, making innovations in, and using broadband and other information technologies. The SBA must also provide training to familiarize its employees with broadband and other emerging technologies. Further, the SBA must report on (1) its programs and activities relating to broadband and emerging information technologies, and (2) the impact of broadband and emerging information technology deployment on small businesses. 2023-01-11T13:44:46Z  
116-hr-8199 116 hr 8199 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-11 2020-12-07 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. House Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] NC R B001311 2 504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2020 This bill revises the duties of the Office of Credit Risk Management to include oversight of a certified development company (CDC) that participates in the 504 Loan Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and it requires the SBA to issue rules related to certain environmental requirements. The 504 Loan Program provides a small business with SBA financing—through a CDC intermediary—for expansion or modernization. Specifically, the bill requires the office to oversee any CDC that participates in the program and to conduct file reviews with respect to loan closings under the program. Further, the bill authorizes the office to take formal and informal enforcement actions against a CDC for specified violations and to charge each CDC a fee. The SBA must issue rules to clarify the procedures necessary for an eligible CDC to comply with certain environmental requirements. 2023-01-11T13:44:04Z  
116-hr-8211 116 hr 8211 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-11 2020-12-07 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. House Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2] MN D C001119 3 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2020 This bill modifies the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program, which provides a small business with SBA financing—through a certified development company (CDC) intermediary—for expansion or modernization. Specifically, the bill adds policy goals, at least one of which a CDC must demonstrate to be eligible for assistance. These include (1) enhancing the ability of a small business to reduce costs by using energy efficient products and generating renewable energy, and (2) aiding the revitalization of any area for which a disaster has been declared or determined. The bill also authorizes a CDC to take specified actions to facilitate the closing of a 504 loan, such as correcting borrower or lender information on loan documents or reallocating up to 10% of the cost of a project, and it establishes an express loan closing program for a 504 loan that is less than $500,000. Further, the bill authorizes a CDC to refinance up to 100% of costs for expansion projects, and it establishes specified requirements for refinancing projects that do not involve expansion. The bill also modifies the requirements for projects to construct a new facility or to acquire, renoavate, or reconstruct an existing building. For small manufacturers, the bill (1) increases the maximum loan amount from $5.5 million to $6.5 million, (2) reduces the amount that they must contribute to project costs, (3) increases job retention requirements, and (4) revises collateral requirements. Further, each SBA district office must partner with a resource partner to provide certain training for small manufacturers. 2023-01-11T13:44:04Z  
116-hr-8226 116 hr 8226 Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019 Commerce 2020-09-11 2020-09-11 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] CO D N000191 3 Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019 This bill prohibits employers from retaliating against certain employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government. Among other things, the bill sets forth provisions that authorize an employee to seek relief by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor or to bring an action in U.S. district court if the individual alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer who violates the prohibition against retaliation. 2023-01-11T13:45:00Z  
116-hr-8229 116 hr 8229 Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-11 2020-12-07 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. House Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] AS R R000600 2 Parity for HUBZone Appeals Act of 2020 This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to authorize its Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) to decide all appeals from formal protest determinations in connection with the status of a HUBZone small business. A HUBZone small business is a small business in a historically underutilized business zone. Currently, HUBZone status appeals are the responsibility of the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development. The bill would place HUBZone status appeals within the purview of the OHA alongside other SBA programs such as the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business program and the Women-Owned Small Business program. 2023-01-11T13:44:04Z  
116-s-4560 116 s 4560 Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act Commerce 2020-09-10 2020-09-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] MN D S001203 2 Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain remote recreational businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible remote recreational businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% between March 1, 2020, and July 1, 2020, as compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such businesses. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, or (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program. 2023-01-11T13:44:47Z  
116-hr-8152 116 hr 8152 FTC Collaboration Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-09-01 2020-09-01 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1] AZ D O000171 2 FTC Collaboration Act of 2020 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study its efforts to work with state attorneys general to address fraud and scams, including procedures, such as accountability mechanisms, that would facilitate such collaboration. In the process, the FTC must consult with relevant organizations and provide an opportunity for public comment. The FTC must submit legislative recommendations based on the results of the study. 2023-01-11T13:45:02Z  
116-hr-8153 116 hr 8153 Blockchain Innovation Act Commerce 2020-09-01 2020-09-01 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9] FL D S001200 2 Blockchain Innovation Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to consult with the Federal Trade Commission and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. 2023-01-11T13:45:02Z  
116-hr-8120 116 hr 8120 Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-28 2020-08-28 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] NC R B001311 1 Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses Act of 2020 This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA), through specified offices, centers, and programs, to train and educate field representatives on investments in areas designated as qualified opportunity zones. Opportunity zone designation is an economic development tool that facilitates investment in distressed areas to spur economic growth and job creation in low-income communities. Field representatives shall (1) serve as the point of contact for questions and resources on such investments, (2) educate local elected leaders on such investments, and (3) hold an annual seminar in each state to provide education on how to benefit from such investments. The SBA must submit an annual report on the efforts of the field representatives. 2023-01-11T13:45:23Z  
116-hr-8121 116 hr 8121 Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act Commerce 2020-08-28 2020-11-18 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] CA D C001097 3 Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act This bill requires studies and reports about the effects of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) with respect to tourism and consumer product safety. Specifically, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must report, and make available to the public, information about injuries and deaths from consumer products during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The report must be submitted every three months for the duration of the emergency. Additionally, the Department of Commerce, in consultation with appropriate stakeholders, must study and report about the effects of the pandemic on the travel and tourism industry. Commerce must consider metrics including changes in employment rate, sales, and business revenue, and it must provide the opportunity for public comment. An interim study and report must be submitted not later than three months after the enactment of this bill. 2023-01-11T13:44:18Z  
116-hr-8122 116 hr 8122 Protecting Tourism in the United States Act Commerce 2020-08-28 2020-08-28 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] FL D C001066 1 Protecting Tourism in the United States Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the effects of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on the travel and tourism industry, including considerations of changes in industry employment rates and business revenues during the pandemic. 2023-01-11T13:45:23Z  
116-hr-8128 116 hr 8128 Consumer Safety Technology Act Commerce 2020-08-28 2020-09-30 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] CA D M001166 4 Consumer Safety Technology Act This bill requires various agencies to explore the use of emerging technologies in the context of consumer products and safety. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission must consult with relevant stakeholders, such as data scientists and product manufacturers, and use artificial intelligence in a pilot program for a least one of the following processes: (1) tracking trends in injuries involving consumer products, (2) identifying consumer product hazards, (3) monitoring the sale of recalled consumer products, or (4) identifying consumer products that do not meet specified importation requirements related to product safety. Additionally, the Department of Commerce must consult with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other relevant agencies to study potential applications of blockchain technology (i.e., the technology that supports digital currencies such as Bitcoin), including the use of such technology to address fraud and other unfair or deceptive practices. Finally, the FTC must report on its efforts to address unfair or deceptive trade practices related to digital tokens (i.e., transferable units of a digital currency). 2023-01-11T13:45:03Z  
116-hr-8132 116 hr 8132 American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act Commerce 2020-08-28 2020-09-30 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] WA R M001159 13 American Competitiveness Of a More Productive Emerging Tech Economy Act or the American COMPETE Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and submit reports on the state of specified technology industries (e.g., artificial intelligence, quantum computing, blockchain technology, and unmanned delivery services) and the impact of these industries on the U.S. economy. 2023-01-11T13:45:03Z  
116-hr-8134 116 hr 8134 Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act Commerce 2020-08-28 2020-09-30 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] IL D S001145 1 Consumer Product Safety Inspection Enhancement Act This bill modifies the screening procedures for consumer products moving through ports of entry. First, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must consult with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to target consumer products in violation of product safety rules, including (1) shipments that are valued below the threshold for the application of duties, (2) shipments from China, and (3) products that may both violate product safety rules and infringe intellectual property rights. The CPSC also must develop information technology systems that support connections to other specified customs control systems. Further, beginning not later than two years after the date of enactment, the bill requires manufacturers to electronically file certificates of compliance with applicable product safety rules for products intended for entry into the United States. Finally, the CPSC must hire, train, and assign specified full-time personnel to support the identification and assessment of products in violation of product safety rules at ports of entry. 2023-01-11T13:45:03Z  
116-hr-8087 116 hr 8087 To amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to establish a program for second draw loans and make other modifications to the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. Commerce 2020-08-22 2020-08-22 Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Appropriations, 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. House Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] OH R C000266 0 This bill establishes funding for, expands, and provides additional economic assistance to small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is authorized to provide second draw loans of up to $2 million under the Paycheck Protection Program. A recipient shall be eligible for forgiveness of a second draw loan in the same manner as an initial paycheck protection loan. Further the bill modifies the Paycheck Protection Program by, among other things, (1) expanding forgivable expenses, (2) allowing borrowers to select an eight-week period through December 31, 2020, to use their paycheck protection loan, (3) simplifying the forgiveness application for smaller loans, (4) expanding eligibility to certain chambers of commerce and destination marketing organizations, and (5) establishing a specific loan calculation for farmers and ranchers. 2023-01-11T13:45:24Z  
116-hr-8070 116 hr 8070 PRINT Act Commerce 2020-08-18 2020-08-18 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large] SD R J000301 1 Preserving Readership and Information of Newspapers for Tomorrow Act or the PRINT Act This bill includes the cost of print production of local print media as an allowable use for funds disbursed to certain newspaper publishers under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 2023-01-11T13:45:25Z  
116-hr-8040 116 hr 8040 Small Business Last Mile Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-14 2020-08-14 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] ME D G000592 1 Small Business Last Mile Act of 2020 This bill requires the Small Business Administration to establish a grant program that facilitates the provision of high-speed broadband service to rural small businesses and to study and report on broadband service speeds and pricing in rural areas. 2023-01-11T13:45:26Z  
116-s-4520 116 s 4520 VA–SBA Act Commerce 2020-08-10 2020-08-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Senate Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA] GA R L000594 5 Verification Alignment and Service-disabled Business Adjustment Act or the VA-SBA Act This bill transfers responsibility for verifying that a small business concern is owned and controlled by a veteran or service-disabled veteran, for the purposes of eligibility for certain procurement programs, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Specifically, the bill transfers maintenance of the database of veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses to the SBA. For the purposes of procurement programs for small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, the SBA must certify the status of such businesses, require their periodic recertification, and penalize any small business that misrepresents its status. Accordingly, the bill also abolishes the Center for Verification and Evaluation of the VA and transfers all of its functions to the SBA. 2023-01-11T13:45:16Z  
116-hr-7956 116 hr 7956 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-07 2020-08-07 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. House Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] NY D C001067 2 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020 This bill removes certain intellectual property-related restrictions on repairing or maintaining critical medical infrastructure (i.e., a device or product used to provide medical services). During the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, it shall not be copyright infringement for an owner or licensee of service materials (such as manuals or computer diagnostic software) to copy such materials if (1) the copying is incidental to the repair or maintenance of critical medical infrastructure, and (2) such repair or maintenance is in response to the emergency. Similarly, during the emergency, the prohibition against circumventing technology to control access to a work (or trafficking in circumvention tools) shall not apply to an owner or licensee of critical medical infrastructure if the circumvention is done to repair or maintain critical medical infrastructure in response to the emergency. During the emergency, it shall also not be design patent infringement if the owner or licensee of critical medical infrastructure fabricates a patented part on a noncommercial basis in order to repair or maintain the infrastructure in response to the emergency. The bill also nullifies any contract provision that restricts the ability of the owner or licensee of critical medical infrastructure to repair or maintain such infrastructure in response to the emergency. The manufacturer of critical medical infrastructure shall (1) offer for sale on reasonable terms any tool or information for servicing or repairing such infrastructure, and (2) provide information for making such tools to aftermarket tool manufacturers. The Federal Trade Commission shall have the authority to enforce these requirements. 2023-01-11T13:45:29Z  
116-s-4473 116 s 4473 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-06 2020-08-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 1 Critical Medical Infrastructure Right-to-Repair Act of 2020 This bill removes certain intellectual property-related restrictions on repairing or maintaining critical medical infrastructure (i.e., a device or product used to provide medical services). During the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency, it shall not be copyright infringement for an owner or licensee of service materials (such as manuals or computer diagnostic software) to copy such materials if (1) the copying is incidental to the repair or maintenance of critical medical infrastructure, and (2) such repair or maintenance is in response to the emergency. Similarly, during the emergency, the prohibition against circumventing technology to control access to a work (or trafficking in circumvention tools) shall not apply to an owner or licensee of critical medical infrastructure if the circumvention is done to repair or maintain critical medical infrastructure in response to the emergency. During the emergency, it shall also not be design patent infringement if the owner or licensee of critical medical infrastructure fabricates a patented part on a noncommercial basis in order to repair or maintain the infrastructure in response to the emergency. The bill also nullifies any contract provision that restricts the ability of the owner or licensee of critical medical infrastructure to repair or maintain such infrastructure in response to the emergency. The manufacturer of critical medical infrastructure shall (1) offer for sale on reasonable terms any tool or information for servicing or repairing such infrastructure, and (2) provide information for making such tools to aftermarket tool manufacturers. The Federal Trade Commission shall have the authority to enforce these requirements. 2023-01-11T13:45:18Z  
116-s-4489 116 s 4489 Paycheck Protection Program Integrity Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-06 2020-08-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] WI R J000293 0 Paycheck Protection Program Integrity Act of 2020 This bill modifies loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill reduces the amount of loan forgiveness by (1) the amount of a recipient's after-tax income, or (2) the increase in net assets if the recipient is a nonprofit organization. A recipient seeking loan forgiveness must submit documentation verifying after-tax income and net assets to determine any paycheck protection loan repayment. Further, the bill requires the disclosure of paycheck protection loan information in accordance with applicable laws. 2023-01-11T13:45:18Z  
116-s-4446 116 s 4446 Tribal Business Access to PPP Act Commerce 2020-08-05 2020-08-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] CO D B001267 2 Tribal Business Access to PPP Act This bill modifies the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), by waiving affiliation rules that prevent certain tribal business concerns from being eligible to participate in the program. Affiliation rules govern which business entities are counted for the purpose of determining the size of a business, and affiliation occurs when multiple separate businesses are aggregated under one employer identification number and their employees or revenues are combined and counted together. 2023-01-11T13:45:20Z  
116-s-4455 116 s 4455 Paycheck Protection Program Transparency Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-05 2020-08-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Senate Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] CA D H001075 7 Paycheck Protection Program Transparency Act of 2020 This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to disclose and report certain information related to the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the SBA must establish a website that contains specified borrower information such as the name, location, and number of employees of each borrower of a paycheck protection loan. The SBA must establish a second website that contains specified lender information such as the number of loans disbursed and total fees collected by each paycheck protection lender. Additionally, the SBA must report to Congress on the status of paycheck protection loans. 2023-01-11T13:45:19Z  
116-hr-7928 116 hr 7928 LIFT UP Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-04 2020-08-04 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7] TX D F000468 1 Loan Interest Forgiveness for Taxpayers Under a Pandemic Act of 2020 or the LIFT UP Act This bill modifies specified debt relief made available to small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the Small Business Administration must pay the principal, interest, and any associated fees that are owed on certain disaster loans made to small businesses prior and unrelated to COVID-19 for a six-month period. 2023-01-11T13:45:30Z  
116-s-4400 116 s 4400 National Biometric Information Privacy Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-08-03 2020-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] OR D M001176 1 National Biometric Information Privacy Act of 2020 This bill requires a private entity that obtains an individual's biometric identifier or biometric information to take specified actions to maintain and ensure the privacy and security of such biometric data. Specifically, a private entity in possession of biometric data must develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for destroying such data on the earlier of (1) the date on which the initial purpose for collecting the data has been satisfied, or (2) one year after an individual's last intentional interaction with the entity. A private entity may not obtain an individual's biometric data unless (1) the entity requires the data to provide a service or for a valid business purpose, and (2) the entity informs the individual in writing of the collection and its purpose and receives a written release. Further, a private entity in possession of such data may not sell, lease, or otherwise profit from the data. A private entity must store, transmit, and protect from disclosure all biometric data in its possession in a manner that is the same as, or more protective than, the manner in which the entity treats other confidential and sensitive information. Upon request, the entity must disclose to an individual such data relating to the individual collected during the preceding 12 months. Further, the bill establishes a private right of action for any individual aggrieved by a violation of the bill's provisions. 2023-01-11T13:45:21Z  
116-hr-7894 116 hr 7894 Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Enhancement Act Commerce 2020-07-31 2020-07-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures. House Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] UT R C001114 10 Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Enhancement Act This bill extends the duration of, authorizes subsequent loans under, and otherwise modifies the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill extends the Paycheck Protection Program through December 31, 2020. It also authorizes a recipient of a paycheck protection loan to apply for a subsequent loan made under the same terms, conditions, and process, and for which the recipient shall be eligible for forgiveness in the same manner, as an initial paycheck protection loan. Further, the bill expands program eligibility to include (1) organizations such as business leagues and chambers of commerce, and (2) franchisors or franchisees that employ not more than 500 employees per physical location. The bill also prohibits the use of program amounts for lobbying activities and makes eligible expenses tax deductible. In addition, the bill provides for an abbreviated process for forgiveness of a paycheck protection loan that is not more than $150,000. 2023-01-11T13:45:46Z  
116-hr-7903 116 hr 7903 To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Community Advantage Loan Program. Commerce 2020-07-31 2020-12-07 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. House Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] CA D C001080 3 This bill establishes through FY2025 a Community Advantage Loan Program under which the Small Business Administration (SBA) may guarantee loans made by covered institutions to small business concerns in underserved markets. Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the Community Advantage Pilot Program (CA) and includes women and minorities as eligible groups for CA loans in addition to the other categories that are currently eligible. The bill requires at least 75% of loans made by a covered institution under the program be made to small business concerns in underserved markets, and it allows the SBA to waive the $250,000 cap on loan sizes up to $350,000. The bill further requires the SBA to provide both in-person and online training and technical assistance that is free or low-cost for covered institutions making loans under the program. The SBA must establish a working group to develop recommendations for the SBA to effectively manage, support, and promote the program and its mission. Lastly, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on program outcomes. 2023-01-11T13:44:04Z  
116-hr-7920 116 hr 7920 Healthy and Safe Travel Promotion Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-07-31 2020-08-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. House Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] NV D T000468 10 Healthy and Safe Travel Promotion Act of 2020 This bill establishes grants and authorizes the use of certain funds to assist with economic recovery efforts in communities affected by declines in travel and tourism as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Commerce to provide grants to entities such as nonprofit organizations and state tourism offices that are responsible for marketing, selling, or promoting tourism to a community, region, or state. Such entities shall use grant funds to pay costs associated with (1) tourism marketing and promotion, (2) providing information to visitors about health and safety protections, (3) sanitation or cleaning, and (4) salaries and expenses related to such activities. Further, the bill authorizes a recipient of amounts from the coronavirus relief fund to use such amounts to cover certain expenditures that (1) are made to assist with the economic recovery of an area impacted by a decline in travel and tourism as a result of COVID-19, and (2) are associated with marketing or promoting travel or tourism to the recipient's area. The bill also specifies that tourism and marketing promotion activities shall be considered an eligible use of certain economic development assistance funds provided in response to COVID-19. 2023-01-11T13:45:45Z  
116-hr-7871 116 hr 7871 Stop Pilfering Everyone’s Paycheck Protection for Election Results Act Commerce 2020-07-30 2020-07-30 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7] OH R G000563 0 Stop Pilfering Everyone's Paycheck Protection for Election Results Act This bill requires a political organization to return any amounts received under the Paycheck Protection Program established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). A political organization is a party, committee, association, fund, or other organization operated primarily for the purpose of accepting contributions or making expenditures to influence the nomination, election, or appointment of an individual to public office. 2023-01-11T13:45:46Z  
116-hr-7880 116 hr 7880 Reopen Small Businesses Safely Act Commerce 2020-07-30 2020-07-30 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33] CA D L000582 5 Reopen Small Businesses Safely Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration to allow recipients of economic injury disaster loans to use such loans for the purchase of items that are necessary to ensure the health and safety of employees and customers in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). 2023-01-11T13:45:46Z  
116-hr-7890 116 hr 7890 IDEA Act Commerce 2020-07-30 2020-07-30 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] NY D V000081 2 Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2020 or the IDEA Act This bill requires the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to request demographic information from the inventor on each patent application submitted to the USPTO. Inventors shall not be required to provide the requested information, which shall include gender, race, and military or veteran status. The USPTO shall (1) publish an annual public report about the collected data, including the collected data broken down by the types of technology covered by the patent applications; and (2) make the underlying data publicly available. 2023-01-11T13:45:46Z  
116-s-4385 116 s 4385 Stopping COVID Scams Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-07-30 2020-07-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] NM D U000039 7 Stopping COVID Scams Act of 2020 This bill provides the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authority to prohibit unfair or deceptive commercial practices associated with the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. In prohibiting such practices, the FTC must consider whether the practice (1) involves goods or services explicitly advertised as related to the COVID-19 emergency, (2) involves goods or services for which consumer demand significantly increased shortly before or during the emergency, or (3) relates to the federal or state response to the emergency. The bill further specifies procedures for the FTC and the states to enforce such prohibitions. 2023-01-11T13:45:32Z  
116-s-4394 116 s 4394 IDEA Act Commerce 2020-07-30 2020-07-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] HI D H001042 2 Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act of 2020 or the IDEA Act This bill requires the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to request demographic information from the inventor on each patent application submitted to the USPTO. Inventors shall not be required to provide the requested information, which shall include gender, race, and military or veteran status. The USPTO shall (1) publish an annual public report about the collected data, including the collected data broken down by the types of technology covered by the patent applications; and (2) make the underlying data publicly available. 2023-01-11T13:45:32Z  
116-hr-7844 116 hr 7844 Community Economic Development Center Support Act of 2020 Commerce 2020-07-29 2020-07-29 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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. House Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20] CA D P000613 8 Community Economic Development Center Support Act of 2020 This bill requires the Minority Business Development Agency to carry out a grant program for supplying financial and technical assistance, through eligible intermediaries, to minority-serving economic development organizations. Such organizations must provide services to benefit certain low- and moderate-income persons and small businesses with annual revenues of less than $500,000. 2023-01-11T13:45:47Z  
116-hr-7845 116 hr 7845 Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program Commerce 2020-07-29 2020-07-29 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. House Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] MN D P000258 0 Remote Recreational Small Business Interruption Program This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program to make forgivable loans to certain remote recreational businesses that are impacted by border closures due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Eligible remote recreational businesses must (1) have experienced a loss in revenue that is greater than 50% between March 1, 2020, and July 1, 2020, as compared with the same period in the previous year; and (2) show that the closure of the U.S.-Canada border restricted the ability of American customers to access the location of such business. The maximum loan amount shall be equal to 75% of the business's FY2019 revenue, and the SBA shall forgive 100% of the value of such loan, less the amount the borrower received from (1) any other loan forgiveness program, and (2) any emergency advance under the economic impact disaster loan program. 2023-01-11T13:45:47Z  

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