LIFE NOW Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7211 LIFE NOW Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7211

Limiting Infant Fatality and Empowering Nonprofit Organization Workforces or the LIFE NOW Act

This bill modifies the Paycheck Protection Program, established to support small businesses in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, the bill expands the program to encompass any nonprofit organization regardless of size, and it strikes the affiliation requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations and veterans organizations.

The bill also makes any entity that provides abortions ineligible to receive a paycheck protection loan. An exception is allowed for abortions performed at hospitals or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest or endangers the life of the mother.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7211

Bill HR 7211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7211 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7211's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of June 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7211

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7211

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

AbortionBusiness expensesCardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesInfectious and parasitic diseasesSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7211

LIFE NOW ActTo increase the eligibility of nonprofit organizations for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes.LIFE NOW ActLimiting Infant Fatality and Empowering Nonprofit Organization Workforces

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