The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to bring a glimmer of hope to small businesses in the U.S. during financially crippling times; instead, millions of small businesses found themselves stranded without receiving a penny in government aid.

“If these small businesses are the backbone of the country,” said John Hatch, owner of Texas Petition Strategies, “then why aren’t they getting money?”

Hatch questioned the process, especially after numerous headlines show ...