Ernst Bill Would Require Members of Congress to Disclose PPP Loans They or Family Members Get

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) in the Senate subway area of the Capitol before President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in Washington on Feb. 4, 2020. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is introducing legislation that would require all senators and representatives to disclose any Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans received by a business to which they or a family member are linked.

“It’s really simple: If you’re a member of Congress and you or a family member benefited from the PPP, Americans—your constituents—should know. This bill provides greater transparency, which ensures accountability,” Ernst said June 22 in a statement announcing her proposal.