S. 862 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act
S. 862 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2019, sponsored by John Kennedy with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 116-70
What it does
Rebuilding Small Businesses After Disasters Act This bill makes permanent the increased threshold for the minimum major-disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Kennedy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2019
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2019
- Passed the HouseNov 20, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentNov 21, 2019
- Became lawNov 22, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-70. (Nov 22, 2019)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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