FEDERALhearing transcript

House Committee Hearing on the Future of the Paycheck Protection Program

Original title: THE NEXT STEPS FOR THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM

January 1, 2021

small business Paycheck Protection Program COVID-19 relief economic policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a formal review of the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided federal financial relief to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, influencing potential legislative adjustments to the program's administration and accessibility.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small Business Owners

Small businesses are the primary recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program funds discussed in the hearing.

Community Banks

Community banks served as the primary lenders for distributing PPP loans to small businesses.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Small Business held a hearing on March 10, 2021, to evaluate the effectiveness and future of the one year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee heard testimony from small business owners, accountants, and banking representatives regarding the program's implementation and impact.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 10, 2021, exactly one year after the committee's first hearing on the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses.
The hearing was held in a hybrid format, requiring members to follow specific video and social distancing protocols.
The committee received testimony from four witnesses representing development companies, small business owners, the accounting profession, and community banking.
The hearing included the submission of prepared statements and additional materials from various trade associations, including the NFIB and the National Association of Realtors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the progress and effectiveness of the in supporting small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Hilda Kennedy (AmPac Business Capital), Lisa Bombin (Unico Communications), Lisa Simpson (AICPA), and Alice Frazier (Bank of Charles Town).

Why It Matters

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One-Year Anniversary Review

The committee intentionally scheduled this hearing exactly one year after their first COVID-19 impact hearing to assess the long-term efficacy of the PPP.

House Committee on Small Business

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Small Business“Congressional committee overseeing small business legislation”Map →

personAlice Frazier“Witness, CEO of Bank of Charles Town”Map →

personNydia Velazquez“Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business”Map →

personLisa Bombin“Witness, CEO of Unico Communications, Inc.”Map →

personLisa Simpson“Witness, Vice President of Firm Services at AICPA”Map →

personHilda Kennedy“Witness, President of AmPac Business Capital”Map →

personBlaine Luetkemeyer“Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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