Today, Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) joined a bipartisan majority in the House that voted to pass the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 60th consecutive year. The defense bill responds to the global COVID-19 crisis by creating a Pandemic Preparedness and Resilience National Security Fund, takes steps to build a more inclusive and diverse military, gives our… Read more »
Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) announced today that his bipartisan plan to support Gold Star Families has been added to the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The “Cheryl Lankford Memorial to Improve Assistance for Gold Star Spouses and Other Dependents” amendment will help keep bereaved military families from slipping through the cracks and ensure that dependent… 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 »
—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 »
— Votes are set for Wednesday, May 27 on two important reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program from Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) designed to save struggling small businesses and ensure necessary transparency for American taxpayers. The Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act and the Transparency and Reporting for the Underbanked and Taxpayers at Home (TRUTH) Act… Read more »
Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) released the following statement today:
“After careful deliberation and meaningful conversations with Minnesotans, I have decided to vote in favor of the Heroes Act. This bill opens negotiations on the next bold legislative package America needs to protect the health of our citizens and economy. And while I have registered deep reservations about the… Read more »
