HR 5108 · 108th Congress · Commerce
Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.(2004-09-21)
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Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Assistance Act of 2004 - Amends the Small Business Act (SBA) to permanently authorize small business loan provisions concerning: (1) combination financing; (2) loan guarantee fees; (3) express loan requirements; (4) deferred participation loan standards; and (5) increased Small Business Administration (SBA) guaranteed loan limits. Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (SBIA) to increase the debenture size for SBA loans to development companies and modify job creation requirements for such loans. Requires the SBA Administrator to report to Congress on the feasibility of creating a national database of small manufacturers. Amends the Small Business Act to modify international trade loan program provisions. Establishes authorization levels for specified SBA programs. Reauthorizes: (1) the Paul D. Coverdell Drug-Free Workplace Program (makes specified program changes); and (2) appropriations for Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Revises provisions concerning SBA document retention and disclosure. Amends the SBA Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 1994 to extend the SBA's cosponsorship authority. Amends the Small Bu…
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