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Shepherd added that \"Senators Cornyn and Cruz need to make restaurant relief a priority when they come back for Easter Recess. The stakes are too high to kick this down the road any longer.\"

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PHOTO: In this Aug. 7, 2021, file photo, a waiter serves food to customers dining indoors at Langer's Deli in Los Angeles.
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Additional IRC Report Findings by the Numbers

28% of businesses that did not receive RRF are in danger of closing their business in 4 to 6 months compared to 11% of businesses that received grants
48% of restaurants without federal grants reported are in danger of defaulting on a loan compared to 22% of businesses that received RRF
40% of restaurants without federal grants reported are in danger of filing for bankruptcy compared to 25% of businesses that received RRF
28% of restaurants without federal grants reported are in danger of being evicted compared to 20% of businesses that received RRF
91% of restaurants reported that a grant would allow them to withstand rising food costs without significantly increasing menu prices
86% of restaurants reported that a grant would allow them to be able to hire more staff
77% of restaurants reported that a grant would allow them to to pay their rent
76% of restaurants reported that a grant would allow them to make supplier payments
77% of restaurants reported that a grant would allow them to make repairs

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