Resounding Success: A Review of the Paycheck Protection Program
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Levin Center Identifier
Document Date
2020-09-01
Report Length
23 pages
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Additional, Minority, Dissenting Views
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Yes
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Brief Executive Summary
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform examined the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which aimed to support small businesses during the pandemic. More than 4.9 million PPP loans, totaling $342.3 billion, were distributed through various financial institutions, saving over 51 million jobs. PPP's focus on rapid fund distribution prevented economic collapse, and forgiveness incentives ensured funds were used for employee retention.