HR 3743 · 111th Congress · Commerce
Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act of 2009
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.(2009-11-09)
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Small Business Disaster Readiness and Reform Act of 2009 - Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), in making a small business disaster loan of $250,000 or less, from requiring a borrower to use the borrower's home as collateral. Increases the SBA disaster loan limits to $3 million. Prohibits the Administrator from requiring repayment on such loans until 12 months after final disbursement of the approved loan amount. Provides specific disbursement directions for each of the following categories of loans: (1) $150,000 or less; (2) more than $150,000 up to $500,000; and (3) more than $500,000. Authorizes the Administrator to make a disaster assistance grant of up to $100,000 to a small business that: (1) is located in an area affected by a major disaster; (2) certifies its intention to reestablish the business in the same county as originally located; (3) has applied and was rejected for a conventional disaster assistance loan; and (4) was in existence for at least two years before the disaster declaration. Directs the Administrator to develop a disaster preparedness and response plan for each SBA region. Authorizes the A…
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