15 U.S.C. § 9001 — Definitions

Page 2476 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 9001 1 See References in Text note below. Sec. 9032. Implementation. 9033. Return to work reporting. 9034. Funding for fraud prevention, equitable ac- cess, and timely payment to eligible work- ers. SUBCHAPTER III—ECONOMIC STABILIZATION AND ASSISTANCE TO SEVERELY DISTRESSED SEC- TORS OF THE UNITED STATES ECONOMY PART A—CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC STABILIZATION 9041. Definitions. 9042. Emergency relief and taxpayer protections. 9043. Limitation on certain employee compensa- tion. 9044. Continuation of certain air service. 9045. Coordination with Secretary of Transpor- tation. 9046. Suspension of certain aviation excise taxes. 9047. Federal credit union transaction account guarantees. 9048. Temporary Government in the Sunshine Act relief. 9049. Temporary hiring flexibility. 9050. Temporary relief for community banks. 9051. Temporary relief from troubled debt restructurings. 9052. Optional temporary relief from current ex- pected credit losses. 9053. Special Inspector General for Pandemic Re- covery. 9054. Conflicts of interest. 9055. Congressional Oversight Commission. 9056. Foreclosure moratorium and consumer right to request forbearance. 9057. Forbearance of residential mortgage loan payments for multifamily properties with Federally backed loans. 9058. Temporary moratorium on eviction filings. 9058a. Emergency rental assistance. 9058b. Funding for water assistance program. 9058c. Emergency rental assistance. 9058d. Homeowner Assistance Fund. 9059. Protection of collective bargaining agree- ment. 9060. Reports. 9061. Direct appropriation. 9062. Rule of construction. 9063. Termination of authority. PART B—AIR CARRIER WORKER SUPPORT 9071. Definitions. 9072. Pandemic relief for aviation workers. 9073. Procedures for providing payroll support. 9074. Required assurances. 9075. Protection of collective bargaining agree- ment. 9076. Limitation on certain employee compensa- tion. 9077. Tax payer protection. 9078. Reports. 9079. Coordination. 9080. Direct appropriation. PART C—AIRLINE WORKER SUPPORT EXTENSION 9091. Definitions. 9092. Pandemic relief for aviation workers. 9093. Procedures for providing payroll support. 9094. Required assurances. 9095. Protection of collective bargaining agree- ments. 9096. Limitation on certain employee compensa- tion. 9097. Minimum air service guarantees. 9098. Taxpayer protection. 9099. Reports. 9100. Coordination. 9101. Funding. PART D—CORONAVIRUS ECONOMIC RELIEF FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ACT 9111. Assistance for providers of transportation services affected by COVID–19. Sec. PART E—RELIEF FOR AIRPORTS 9121. Relief for airports. PART F—AVIATION MANUFACTURING JOBS PROTECTION 9131. Definitions. 9132. Payroll support program. PART G—AIRLINES 9141. Air transportation payroll support program extension. SUBCHAPTER I—KEEPING AMERICAN WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED § 9001. Definitions In this title— 1 (1) the terms ‘‘Administration’’ and ‘‘Admin- istrator’’ mean the Small Business Adminis- tration and the Administrator thereof, respec- tively; and (2) the term ‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given the term in section 632 of this title. (Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title I, § 1101, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 286.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This title, referred to in text, is title I of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 286, which en- acted this subchapter and amended, and enacted provi- sions set out as notes under, section 636 of this title and several sections in Title 11, Bankruptcy. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE OF 2022 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 117–165, § 1, Aug. 5, 2022, 136 Stat. 1363, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 636, 9009, and 9009b of this title] may be cited as the ‘COVID–19 EIDL Fraud Statute of Limitations Act of 2022’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 2021 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 117–2, § 1, Mar. 11, 2021, 135 Stat. 4, provided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 2020 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title II, § 200, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1950, provided that: ‘‘This chapter [chapter 1 (§§ 200–266) of subtitle A of title II of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Continued Assistance for Unemployed Workers Act of 2020’.’’ Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title III, § 301, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1993, provided that: ‘‘This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act’.’’ Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title IV, § 420, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2061, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 420, 421) of title IV of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, enact- ing part D of subchapter III of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Coronavirus Economic Relief for Trans- portation Services Act’.’’ Pub. L. 116–139, § 1, Apr. 24, 2020, 134 Stat. 620, provided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 636, 9006, and 9009 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act’.’’ SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 116–136, § 1, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 281, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [see Tables for classification] Page 2477 TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE § 9002 may be cited as the ‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Eco- nomic Security Act’ or the ‘CARES Act’.’’ Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title II, § 2101, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 313, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 2101–2116) of title II of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, en- acting subchapter II of this chapter, amending section 3306 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code, section 1103 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and section 352 of Title 45, Railroads, enacting provisions set out as a note under section 352 of Title 45, amending provisions set out as a note under section 3304 of Title 26, and re- pealing provisions set out as a note under section 3306 of Title 26], may be cited as the ‘Relief for Workers Af- fected by Coronavirus Act’.’’ Pub. L. 116–136, div. A, title IV, § 4001, Mar. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 469, provided that: ‘‘This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 4001–4029) of title IV of div. A of Pub. L. 116–136, en- acting part A of subchapter III of this chapter, amend- ing section 1681s–2 of this title, sections 84, 1795a, 1795c, 1795e, 1795f, and 5612 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and section 5302 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and en- acting provisions set out as notes under sections 84, 1795a, and 5236 of Title 12 and section 4532 of Title 50, War and National Defense] may be cited as the ‘Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020’.’’ DEFINITIONS Pub. L. 116–260, div. N, title III, § 302, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 1993, provided that: ‘‘In this Act [probably means ‘‘this title’’, title III of div. N of Pub. L. 116–260, see Ta- bles for classification]: ‘‘(1) ADMINISTRATION; ADMINISTRATOR.—The terms ‘Administration’ and ‘Administrator’ mean the Small Business Administration and the Administrator thereof, respectively. ‘‘(2) SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN.—The term ‘small business concern’ has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).’’ Executive Documents EX. ORD. NO. 14002. ECONOMIC RELIEF RELATED TO THE COVID–19 PANDEMIC Ex. Ord. No. 14002, Jan. 22, 2021, 86 F.R. 7229, provided: By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: SECTION 1. Background. The pandemic caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) has led to an eco- nomic crisis marked by the closure of small businesses, job loss, food and housing insecurity, and increased challenges for working families balancing jobs and caregiving responsibilities. The current economic crisis has affected Americans throughout the Nation, but it is particularly dire in communities of color. The prob- lems are exacerbated because State and local govern- ments are being forced to consider steep cuts to critical programs to address revenue shortfalls the pandemic has caused. In addition, many individuals, families, and small businesses have had difficulties navigating relief programs with varying eligibility requirements, and some are not receiving the intended assistance. The economic crisis resulting from the pandemic must be met by the full resources of the Federal Government. SEC. 2. Providing Relief to Individuals, Families, and Small Businesses; and to State, Local, Tribal, and Terri- torial Governments. (a) All executive departments and agencies (agencies) shall promptly identify actions they can take within existing authorities to address the current economic crisis resulting from the pan- demic. Agencies should specifically consider actions that facilitate better use of data and other means to improve access to, reduce unnecessary barriers to, and improve coordination among programs funded in whole or in part by the Federal Government. (b) Agencies should take the actions identified in sub- section (a) of this section, as appropriate and con- sistent with applicable law, and in doing so should prioritize actions that provide the greatest relief to in- dividuals, families, and small businesses; and to State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments. (c) Independent agencies, as enumerated in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5), are strongly encouraged to comply with this section. SEC. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive de- partment or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Man- agement and Budget relating to budgetary, administra- tive, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appro- priations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforce- able at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. J.R. BIDEN, JR. § 9002. Entrepreneurial development (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term ‘‘covered small business con- cern’’ means a small business concern that has experienced, as a result of COVID–19— (A) supply chain disruptions, including changes in— (i) quantity and lead time, including the number of shipments of components and delays in shipments; (ii) quality, including shortages in sup- ply for quality control reasons; and (iii) technology, including a com- promised payment network; (B) staffing challenges; (C) a decrease in gross receipts or cus- tomers; or (D) a closure; (2) the term ‘‘resource partner’’ means— (A) a small business development center; and (B) a women’s business center; (3) the term ‘‘small business development center’’ has the meaning given the term in section 632 of this title; and (4) the term ‘‘women’s business center’’ means a women’s business center described in section 656 of this title. (b) Education, training, and advising grants (1) In general The Administration may provide financial assistance in the form of grants to resource partners to provide education, training, and advising to covered small business concerns. (2) Use of funds Grants under this subsection shall be used for the education, training, and advising of covered small business concerns and their em- ployees on— (A) accessing and applying for resources provided by the Administration and other Federal resources relating to access to cap- ital and business resiliency; (B) the hazards and prevention of the transmission and communication of COVID–19 and other communicable diseases;