Both the House and Senate have passed a bipartisan bill to modify elements of the PPP established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The legislation, intended to provide a “quick fix” to obstacles faced by small businesses seeking relief under the forgivable loan program, was signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. In “Key Changes to Paycheck Protection Program,” colleagues Matthew Oresman, Lori Panosyan and Jenny Y. Liu discuss how the Flexibility Act proposes to amend the controversial 75/25 rule imposed by the SBA that currently requires PPP borrowers to use at least 75 percent of their loan proceeds on payroll costs, amid other changes.
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