Jacobs votes to extend application deadline for PPP by 2 months

Posted 17 March 2021 at 8:37 am

Press Release, Congressman Chris Jacobs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) cosponsored and helped pass H.R. 1799, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act.

“Small business owners are still facing major challenges as a result of Covid-19,” Jacobs said in a statement. “As we work to rebuild our economy and get people back to work, it is important to ensure businesses have access to every resource possible. This legislation extends the application deadline for this successful program so more businesses can receive benefits and reopen.”

The Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act extends the deadline for a small business to apply for a PPP loan by two months. The application deadline was previously set at March 31st, 2021.

For more information on how to apply for PPP, click here.