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Small Business & Non-Profit Relief

UPDATE (7/8/2020): The Paycheck Protection Program has been REOPENED. Applications will be accepted until August 8. Please head to SBA.gov for more information.

The House of Representatives has taken historic action to protect small businesses through unprecedented legislation and relief programs as our country works through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Please find below extensive resources to help guide small business owners through the myriad options available.


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Business man hand drawing a graph
September 24, 2021

(Rochester, NY) - Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to protect investments in America's manufacturing sector. The Permanently Preserving America's Investment in Manufacturing Act makes a technical change to the U.S. Tax Code allowing businesses to continue deducting interest expense.

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August 12, 2021

(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced federal funding has been allocated through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to begin a Women's Business Center in Rochester that will provide aid and support to local women entrepreneurs.

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Fair Repair Act
June 17, 2021

(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to guarantee consumers and small businesses a right to repair their own products by requiring manufacturers to make diagnostic repair information, parts, and tools readily available.

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Boats docked at a marina
May 13, 2021

(Washington, D.C.) -Today, Congressman Joe Morelle introduced legislation to help protect small businesses from the devastating impacts of flooding.