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S.2734: Small Business Drought Relief Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced July 16, 2002
- Latest Major Action Nov. 20, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (16 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Small Business Drought Relief Act - Amends the Small Business Act to include within the definition of "disaster," for purposes of disaster loans provided to small businesses through the Small Business Administration (SBA), droughts and below average water levels in the Great Lakes. Authorizes such loan assistance for farm- and nonfarm-related small businesses affected by droughts.Requires the SBA to respond in writing to a State Governor...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Kerry with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 107-230.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| July 16, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Kerry (D-Mass.) |