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While the Paycheck Protection Program has helped thousands of businesses stay afloat, Pennsylvania Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson says some farmers are still sinking.
"These farm families weren't eligible to benefit from the tremendous support from the Paycheck Protection Program," Thompson said.
Low sales and a difficult planting season contributed to these struggles. Thompson has introduced a federal bipartisan bill to change the rules of the program that previously kept farmers from qualifying for the loans.
U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA) on June 11 introduced a bipartisan bill that would make Medicare payments permanent for any telehealth services furnished by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
Specifically, Rep. Thompson sponsored the Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth (HEALTH) Act of 2020, H.R. 7187, with lead cosponsor U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) to codify Medicare reimbursement for community health centers and rural health clinics for telehealth services.
SARVER, PA — Today, Rep. Glenn 'GT' Thompson joined Vice President Mike Pence for the first stop on his "Great American Comeback" tour at Oberg Industries in Sarver, Pennsylvania. The event included remarks from the Vice President as well as a round table discussion with Congressmen Thompson, Mike Kelly, and Guy Reschenthaler, highlighting the economic comeback post-Coronavirus.
Upon conclusion of the event, Congressman Thompson issued the following statement:
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson and other lawmakers on Thursday introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for farmers and ranchers.
The PPP was created by Congress under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in order to assist small businesses keep employees on payroll and cover other business-related expenses, helping them weather the economic damages caused by COVID-19.
On Thursday, Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., joined three other congressmen to introduce bipartisan legislation to expand access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for farmers and ranchers.
The PPP was created by Congress under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in order to assist small businesses keep employees on payroll and cover other business related expenses, helping them weather the economic damages caused by COVID-19.
The Small Business Administration still accepting applications from farmers needing assistance during the Coronavirus pandemic.
One month ago, the S.B.A. made Economic Injury Disaster Loans – or "EIDL" – available to the agriculture industry for the first time. The administration's website on Friday shows those loans are still available.
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced Mr.Kaleb Farmery of Marion Center, Indiana County, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Kaleb is the son of Wyatt and Jessica Farmery and a senior at Marion Center High School. During his time in school, Kaleb was involved with the Air Force Junior ROTC and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced Mr.Jack 'JD' Barnes Shaw of Russell, Warren County, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.
Jack is the son of James and Ruth Shaw and a senior at Agora Cyber Charter School. During his time in school, Jack was very involved with Boy Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, and fencing.