Resources Available for Small Businesses
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer celebrates National Small Business Week by recognizing the work of small businesses and entrepreneurs across Maryland’s 5th District.
Restaurants Can Apply for Relief Funds
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer visited two restaurants in Charles County last week that received Paycheck Protection Program loans through emergency COVID-19 relief legislation. The loans helped these businesses keep their doors open and employees on the payroll during the pandemic.
Navy Has Its 1st Black Female Fighter Pilot
Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle is the Navy’s first-known Black female TACAIR pilot. She will receive her Wings of Gold later this month.
More Contractors Than Troops Fight and Die in the Middle East
Since 2001, an estimated 8,000 military contractors for US companies have died on duty in the Middle East. That figure is 1,000 more than US troops who have been killed. About 53,000 US contractors were in the Middle East last year, compared with 35,000.
Website Highlights Coronavirus Relief Legislation
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer unveiled a website sharing video statements from House Democrats on H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which recently passed the House.
Call to Replenish Paycheck Protection Program Expected
An anticipated deal between Mnuchin and Schumer plus a call from the SBA to immediate replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, suggests Congress will get an interim COVID-19 interim relief funding bill passed this week addressing small business, hospitals, and state governments.
