US SB2757 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on October 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-12-15 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Prohibits an agency from imposing a civil fine on a small business for a first-time paperwork violation, with the exceptions that the agency may levy a fine for a violation that (1) interferes with the detection of criminal activity; (2) contravenes an internal revenue law; or (3) endangers public health, safety, or the environment. However, an agency must track each first-time violation and report each waiver or reduction of a civil penalty for the violation.

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Title

HELP for Small Businesses Act Harmless Error Lesser Penalty for Small Businesses Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-12-15SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 628.
2020-12-15SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-326.
2020-03-11SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
2019-10-31SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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