H.R. 1446 (110th): To amend the Small Business Act to allow an increased deferment period for loans under the 7(b) loan program.

Introduced:
Mar 09, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bobby Jindal [R-LA1]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on March 9, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Mar 09, 2007
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Small Business

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Last updated Mar 09, 2007.
2 pages

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3/9/2007--Introduced.
Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), in making disaster loans to small businesses, to provide an option to defer repayment on such loans for a period of up to four years. Applies such authority retroactively to any SBA disaster loan that was made: (1) in response to Hurricanes Katrina or Rita; and (2) for a small business located in a county or parish designated by the Administrator as a disaster area by reason of either such hurricane.

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