Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-3807
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2021-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Appropriations
Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food industry and services
Government trust funds
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-11
text: 

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021

 
This bill provides an additional $60 billion in FY2021 for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, which was established to support restaurants and other food and beverage purveyors in response to COVID-19.

action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 

Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 

 
This bill addresses support for restaurants, arts and entertainment venues, and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
The bill provides an additional $42 billion in FY2021 for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and gives priority to previous applicants who have not received a grant. The Small Business Administration (SBA) must provide to applicants an explanation for denied applications, establish a reconsideration process for denied applications, and institute an audit and oversight plan with respect to grant recipients.
 
Additionally, the bill establishes the Hard Hit Industries Award Program for small businesses that suffered a pandemic-related revenue loss of 40% or more. Aggregate grant amounts are capped at $1 million. Funds may be used for expenses including mortgage, rent, and utility payments and payroll. SBA must prioritize entities that have experienced significant pandemic-related revenue loss, with first priority going to those that experienced a loss of at least 80%, and second priority going to those that experienced a loss of at least 60%. 
 
Finally, the bill extends to March 11, 2023 (or a later date as determined by the SBA), the time frame during which Shuttered Venue Operators Grant recipients may use grant funds to cover their expenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 387.
action_date: 2022-05-24
text: Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 203 (Roll no. 123). (text: CR H4401-4404)
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 203 (Roll no. 123).(text: CR H4401-4404)
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 219 (Roll no. 122).
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Ms. Van Duyne moved to recommit to the Committee on Small Business. (text: CR H4412-4414)
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3807.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1033. (consideration: CR H4401-4414)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Rule H. Res. 1033 passed House.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1033 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2021-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-06-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E628)
action_date: 2021-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-11
text: Introduced in House