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HOUSE 5427118th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

To prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Last Action
11/29/2023

Actions

  • 2023-11-29Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • 2023-11-28Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2023-11-28On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5917)
  • 2023-11-28Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5917)
  • 2023-11-28DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5427.
  • 2023-11-28Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5917-5919)
  • 2023-11-28Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2023-09-26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.
  • 2023-09-26Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-219.
  • 2023-09-26Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-219.
  • 2023-09-14Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0.
  • 2023-09-14Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2023-09-13Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • 2023-09-13Introduced in House
  • 2023-09-13Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-11-28 (53)

This bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain financial crimes from receiving assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Specifically, the bill prohibits individuals who have been convicted of a crime involving financial misconduct or a false statement with respect to certain COVID-19 loans (e.g., Paycheck Protection Program loans, Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants, and Shuttered Venue Operators grants) from receiving any financial assistance from the SBA (other than a disaster loan).

The prohibition includes SBA assistance to small businesses that have an owner, officer, director, or key employee who has been convicted of such a crime.

Cosponsors (2)

  • KWEISI MFUME (D-MD)
  • Aaron Bean (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Credit and credit markets
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Small business
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