As COVID-19 cases reach record numbers and the Trump Administration continues its attempt to gut existing health care law, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) joined a bipartisan House majority in voting to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. The legislation represents the largest overhaul of American health care in more than a decade and expands Medicaid coverage,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Like millions of Americans, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) was saddened, angered, and horrified by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Phillips believes law enforcement should bring peace to our comminutes, not violence, yet we continue to witness unspeakable acts of police misconduct and abuse – especially directed at people of color.… Read more »
On June 5, President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010), authored by Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Chip Roy (R-TX), into law. The bipartisan legislation immediately makes Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) more accessible and useful for small businesses as millions around the country face economic… Read more »
Today, U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) with a 2020 Jefferson – Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship. The newly-unveiled award recognizes members of Congress who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move our country forward. With a score of 98%, Rep. Phillips is one of the top 10 bipartisan… Read more »
— Today, the House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, authored by Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), in a strong bipartisan vote of 417-1. Phillips and co-author Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) praised the passage of his bill, which will provide critical reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a critical source of aid for small businesses during… Read more »
MINNETONKA, MN - Rep. Dean Phillips released the following statement today:
“As I stated after news first broke of his death, I’m saddened, I’m angry, and I’m horrified by the brutality that needlessly ended George Floyd’s life on May 25th. There can be no justification for the actions taken by the officer shown in the video, and I thank Minneapolis… Read more »
—Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Chip Roy (R-TX) have released a diverse list of national and regional organizations supporting the passage of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (PPFA). This bill will solve problems with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a critical source of aid for small businesses during the coronavirus epidemic that has come under fire from… Read more »
Dean Phillips has introduced two important reforms impacting the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) programs, the emergency sources of funding for small businesses struggling in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic. This legislation will make billions of dollars more accessible to small businesses without close relationships with big banks and to… Read more »
- Today, May 26, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, legislation that will revamp some of the rules within the current Paycheck Protection Program, making it more accessible and equitable for small businesses looking to weather the current economic storm.
Problem Solvers, Reps. Dean Phillips (D-… Read more »
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), endorsed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act co-introduced by New Dem Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03).
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is providing essential support to millions of small businesses across the country. Unfortunately for many these businesses, the terms can be too… Read more »
