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S.3278: Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 12, 2020
Bill Summary
Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act This bill expands the availability of Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance for rural small businesses. Currently, the declaration of a disaster by the SBA is contingent upon a certain number of homes or businesses being damaged or economically injured (e.g., at least 25 homes or 25 businesses are damaged). The bill authorizes the SBA to declare a disaster in a rural area if any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 12, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
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| Feb. 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jim Risch (R-Idaho) |