Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-21) issued the following statement after the House passed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application deadline from June 30 to August 8. The legislation now goes to the President, who is expected to sign it into law.

“As coronavirus cases surge and businesses are forced to shutter, Floridians desperately need action to protect their lives and livelihoods. Last night, the House passed necessary short-term relief for local small businesses and their employees, extending the PPP application deadline to allow small businesses to apply for funds to help cover payroll and other critical expenses, which can be used through December 31. Visit sba.gov/coronavirus to find a local lender and apply.”

More than 380,000 businesses in Florida have already received these fully forgivable loans. Interested businesses can visit sba.gov/coronavirus to find a local lender and apply for the loan or call the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Line at (800) 659-2955.

Business owners in South Florida can also contact the Small Business Development Center’s Help Line at Florida Atlantic University at (954) 762-5235 or Rep. Frankel’s office with further questions at (561) 998-9045.

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