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To modify terms related to the economic injury disaster loan program of the Small Business Administration for applicants affected by COVID–19, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6547 · 116th Congress · Apr 17, 2020 · Lineage

A BILL

1. Small business economic injury disaster loans

(a)
In general— With respect to loans made under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)) related to COVID–19—
(1)
the Small Business Administration shall expedite the loan approval process for those loans such that the loans are made as soon as is practicable; and
(2)
the maximum loan amount shall be $20,000,000.
(b)
Fraud— The fine imposed for any conviction under sections 3729 through 3733 of title 31, United States Code (commonly known as the “False Claims Act”), relating to the use of funds provided under section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)) related to COVID–19 shall be equal to 3 times the amount of the loan.