https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/505545-trump-signs-ppp-extension Trump signs PPP extension Trump signs PPP extension President Trump on Saturday signed legislation that extends the deadline for businesses to apply for aid under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bill extends the deadline for businesses to apply for PPP loans until Aug. 8. The program, set up to help assist businesses impacted by closures related to the coronavirus pandemic, had expired on Tuesday night with roughly $130 billion left unused. The Senate in a surprise passed legislation by unanimous consent late Tuesday extending the program, hours before it was set to expire. The House took up the Senate bill and passed it by unanimous consent Wednesday afternoon, sending it to Trump’s desk. The lending program was established by the $2 trillion stimulus package negotiated by the White House and congressional leaders and signed into law at the end of March. The program experienced a chaotic rollout but has been popular, with the Small Business Administration lending over $520 billion in emergency loans to more than 4.8 small businesses. The extension comes as lawmakers on Capitol Hill prepare for negotiations over the next round of coronavirus stimulus. House Democrats passed a $3 trillion stimulus bill in May that included aid for state and local governments and another round of $1,200 direct payments to Americans, but the measure gained little traction in the GOP-controlled Senate. The White House pumped the breaks on further discussions, saying it needed to fully assess the impact of the stimulus already signed into law. South Dakota governor calls removal of Confederate statues effort to... Trump responds to calls to tear down monuments with creation of '... Senate Republicans are quietly beginning to craft their proposal but formal negotiations are not expected to begin until after the July 4 recess. Trump in an interview with Fox Business Wednesday said he supports another round of direct payments. The president has also advocated for a payroll tax holiday and tax incentives for businesses who spend money on restaurants and entertainment.
Certainly a welcome and a much-needed move by the White House. I’m sure it will benefit a lot of small businesses.