inquiry. (P) Prohibition on use of proceeds for lobbying activities None of the proceeds of a covered loan may be used for lobbying activities, as defined in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1602 ). . 7. Continued access to the paycheck protection program (a) In general Section 7(a)(36)(E)(ii) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)(E)(ii) ) is amended by striking $10,000,000 and inserting $2,000,000 . (b) Applicability of maximum loan amount calculation (1) Definitions In this subsection, the terms covered loan and eligible recipient have the meanings given those terms in section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ). (2) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to a covered loan applied for by an eligible recipient on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 8. Increased ability for paycheck protection program borrowers to request an increase in loan amount due to updated regulations (a) Definitions In this section, the terms covered loan and eligible recipient have the meanings given those terms in section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36) ). (b) Increased amount Notwithstanding the interim final rule issued by the Administration entitled Business Loan Program Temporary Changes