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Microloan Program Enhancement Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 7:02 PM

Congressional Summary of S 996

Microloan Program Enhancement Act of 2019

This bill expands access to financing through the Microloan Program of the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Specifically, the bill eliminates a restriction that prevents the SBA from distributing more than 1/55th of its funding in any state during the first half of the year. The bill also raises the cap on the total amount that may be committed to an intermediary to provide loans under the program. Lastly, the bill sets program levels for technical assistance grants and direct loans through FY2022.

Current Status of Bill S 996

Bill S 996 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2019. Bill S 996 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on April 2, 2019.  Bill S 996's most recent activity was Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. as of June 3, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 996

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 996

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 996

Microloan Program Enhancement Act of 2019
Microloan Program Enhancement Act of 2019
A bill to modify the microloan program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

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