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Of inquiry directing the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to ending acceptance of applications and requests for COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans and advances.

12/29/2022, 6:33 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1279

Bill 117 hres 1279, also known as the "Of inquiry directing the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to ending acceptance of applications and requests for COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans and advances," is a piece of legislation that aims to investigate the Small Business Administration's decision to stop accepting applications for COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans and advances.

The bill directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives, including any communications, analyses, or reports related to the decision to end the acceptance of applications for these loans and advances. The goal of this inquiry is to ensure transparency and accountability in the administration of these economic relief programs.

This legislation is important because it seeks to shed light on the reasoning behind the Small Business Administration's decision to halt the acceptance of applications for COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans and advances. By requesting these documents, Congress can better understand the impact of this decision on small businesses and the overall economy, and potentially take action to address any concerns that may arise. Overall, Bill 117 hres 1279 serves as a crucial step in holding the Small Business Administration accountable for its actions and ensuring that economic relief programs are administered in a fair and transparent manner.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1279

This resolution directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide the House of Representatives with any information and documents about the SBA ending the acceptance of applications and the processing of certain requests for COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans and advances, including the total dollar amount of such loans disbursed each day during the 14-day period ending on May 5, 2022.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1279

Bill HRES 1279 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1279 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022.  Bill HRES 1279's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of July 26, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1279

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1279

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1279

Of inquiry directing the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to ending acceptance of applications and requests for COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans and advances.
Of inquiry directing the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to ending acceptance of applications and requests for COVID-19 economic injury disaster loans and advances.

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