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H.R. 3743 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act of 2009

H.R. 3743 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) has passed the house — introduced on Oct 7, 2009, sponsored by Parker Griffith.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Oct 7, 2009
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Commerce

What it does

Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act of 2009 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), in making a small business disaster loan of $250,000 or less, from requiring a borrower to use the borrower's home as collateral. (Sec. 3) Increases the SBA disaster loan limit to $3 million.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Parker Griffith (R-AL)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedOct 7, 2009
  • Passed the HouseNov 6, 2009
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (Nov 9, 2009)

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