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S. 996

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A bill to modify the microloan program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · June 3, 2020
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
April 2, 2019
Sponsor
Sen. Tammy DuckworthD
Cosponsors (1)
1D 0R
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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.

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