People convicted of fraud tied to certain COVID-19 SBA aid could lose access to most future SBA help. A business could also lose access if that person owns or helps run it.
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Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Latest action on H.R. 825: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people convicted of fraud or false statements tied to certain COVID-19 SBA aid. It also affects small businesses where those people own a large share or hold an important role. Other small businesses may need to check owners, managers, and related companies before seeking SBA help.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it would add long-term consequences for fraud tied to COVID-19 small business aid. It could keep future SBA money away from people and businesses linked to those convictions. It could also make small firms pay closer attention to who owns or runs them. The bill does not say how many people or businesses would be affected.
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Officially: Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
People convicted of fraud tied to certain COVID-19 SBA aid could lose access to most future SBA help. A business could also lose access if that person owns or helps run it.
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Sitting in Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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Approved by House
Senate Review
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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (2/25/2025)
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