HR 6361 · 116th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Relief for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Act

Introduced 2020-03-23· Sponsored by Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.(2020-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Relief for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Act This bill places restrictions on the collection of debts owed by small businesses and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency period. Among other things, debt collectors may not during such a period enforce a security interest through a repossession or foreclosure, commence or continue litigation to collect a debt, terminate utility service, seize assets, commence or continue an eviction, or charge fees or apply a higher interest rate as a result of nonpayment. After such a period, debt collectors must provide certain repayment options including extending the repayment period for debts. Violations of these provisions are subject to civil enforcement. The Federal Reserve Board must establish a facility to compensate loan holders for losses caused by the suspension of payments.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats