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Shelby applauds Senate passage of bill to continue coronavirus relief efforts

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) today applauded Senate passage of the“Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Health Care Enhancement Act,” a $484 billion measure that provides additional funding to assist small businesses and meet the urgent healthcare needs of American families and workers during the COVID-19 public health pandemic. “I am proud we were finally able … Continued
April 21, 2020

Brooks advises governor to reopen the Alabama economy

Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, transmitted to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey her request Monday for recommendations by Alabama’s 5th Congressional District Advisory Committee for reviving Alabama’s economy. The Committee was formed at Governor Ivey’s request. The group evaluated the economic effects of Governor Ivey’s “Stay-at-Home Order” and made recommendations on how to best minimize economic damage … Continued
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April 21, 2020

Roby announces USDA program to assist farmers impacted by COVID-19

Monday, Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) informed constituents in an email that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday “Announced they are providing $19 billion in relief funds to support American farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by COVID-19.” “The Second District is home to thousands of acres of fertile farmland, and … Continued
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April 21, 2020

Jones demands immediate assistance for Alabama farmers, producers

U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Ala., today called on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to include farmers and producers in new economic relief programs established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Farmers in Alabama and across the country have been shut out from accessing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds provided for them by the CARES Act due to … Continued
April 21, 2020

80 percent of PPP applicants are still waiting for financial assistance

The NFIB Research Center released a survey today on the small business loan programs. Small business owners were asked about the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan on April 17, the day after the programs ran out of money. About 20 percent of submitted applications have been fully processed with funds deposited in the … Continued
April 21, 2020

Sewell announces new grants for airports

Thursday, U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, announced today $21,549,052 in funding for airports throughout Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, as part of the funding allocated by the CARES Act. “While we must continue to prioritize health care and safety initiatives to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we must also do everything possible to mitigate the economic … Continued
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April 21, 2020

Sewell pushes tool for Alabamians who don’t ordinarily file tax returns to get coronavirus direct payment

Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, D-Montgomery, announced tools Thursday to help Alabamians who do not normally file income tax returns the ability to still receive their coronavirus crisis direct payment. “The IRS has released important new information for Alabamians to access their coronavirus direct payments,” Sewell said in a statement. “Over 80 million Americans have received … Continued
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April 17, 2020

Palmer, Byrne criticize Pelosi for playing politics with Paycheck Protection Program

Thursday, the Treasury Department reported that the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has now run out of money and no more loans are available for small businesses struggling to pay their bills to get through the forced economic shutdown to fight the coronavirus global pandemic. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, released a statement condemning … Continued
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April 17, 2020

Aderholt: Democrats allowed the Paycheck Protection Program to run out of money

Thursday, Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, expressed his disappointment with Congressional Democrats for refusing to add more funds to the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program to businesses that have been impacted by the forced economic shutdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus. “The Paycheck Protection Program was written with urgency to address a great … Continued
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April 17, 2020