Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1369 Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1369

Bill 118 s 1369, also known as the Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of small businesses struggling to access affordable credit. The bill seeks to promote fair and equal access to credit for small businesses by requiring financial institutions to provide transparent and non-discriminatory lending practices.

Under this legislation, financial institutions would be prohibited from denying credit to small businesses based on factors such as race, gender, or geographic location. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that small businesses have access to information about the terms and conditions of loans, as well as the ability to compare different lending options.

Additionally, the Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023 would establish a Small Business Lending Advisory Board to provide guidance and recommendations to financial institutions on best practices for small business lending. This board would be composed of representatives from small businesses, financial institutions, and government agencies. Overall, this bill aims to level the playing field for small businesses seeking access to credit, and promote economic growth and job creation in communities across the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1369

Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023

This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to carry out an initiative to expand the availability of 7(a) loans to small businesses that are located in low- or moderate-income neighborhoods. (Under the 7(a) Program, the SBA provides business loans and loan guaranties to small business borrowers unable to obtain financing elsewhere.)

The SBA must expand authorization for providing 7(a) loans to lenders that meet the criteria to make such loans but have not otherwise been approved to do so. Such lenders must ensure that at least 50% of loans they make that are guaranteed pursuant to the bill are made to small businesses in low- or moderate-income neighborhoods.

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Current Status of Bill S 1369

Bill S 1369 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1369 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1369's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of April 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1369

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1369

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1369

Fair Access to Small Business Lending Act of 2023

A bill to expand access to capital in underserved markets by providing resources for the Small Business Administration to approve additional Non-Federally Regulated Lenders to make business loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration to small business concerns in low-income and moderate-income neighborhoods.