S 1442 · 95th Congress · Commerce

Small Business Administration Authorization Act

Introduced 1977-05-02· Sponsored by Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 692 passed in lieu.(1977-05-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Small Business Administration Authorization Act - Title I: Authorizations and Limitations - Eliminates administrative expenses as items which can be financed from the disaster loan fund and the business loan and investment fund established by the Small Business Act. Repeals the aggregate amount restriction for small business loans and disaster loan fund authorizations. Makes authorizations for specified programs authorized by the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act. Amends the Small Business Investment Act to eliminate appropriations to the revolving funds for lease guarantees and surety bond guarantees and the requirement that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration pay specified sums from the funds into the Treasury. Title II: Moratoriums - Authorizes the Administration to assume or suspend a small business concern's obligation to make payments on a direct loan made by the Administration under the Small Business Act. Specifies conditions which must be met before the loan may be suspended or assumed. Title III: Certificate of Competency - Amends the Small Business Act to prohibit government procurement officers from denying a contract to a Small…

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Cosponsors (6)

5 Democrats1 Republican