On July 4, the President signed legislation to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) into law, S. 4116. PPP lending had expired on June 30, but the bill now extends the application period for the program through August 8, 2020. $130 billion remains in the fund for PPP loans.

Impact on General Dentistry: AGD welcomes the extension of the application deadline for PPP loans. PPP loans have been instrumental in providing dental practices with a line of support during the COVID-19 crisis.