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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.

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
Nov. 29 2023	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Nov. 28 2023	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5917) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5427. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5917-5919) Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Calendars
Sep. 26 2023	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 178.

Committee
Sep. 26 2023	Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-219.

IntroReferral
Sep. 13 2023	Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Nov. 28 2023	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5917)

Committee
Sep. 26 2023	Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-219.

IntroReferral
Sep. 13 2023	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Sep. 14 2023	Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 0. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House bill HR5427-118

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

House bill HR5427-118

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

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