S-154 : Still Just a Bill

Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2017

This bill amends the Small Business Act to expand the definition of a "disaster" for which the Small Business Administration may provide disaster loans to small business concerns to include communicable diseases for which the federal government issues a travel alert or travel warning.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-08-02CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 194.Senate
2017-08-02CommitteeCommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2017-08-02CommitteeCommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2017-01-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.Senate
2017-01-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Marco Rubio [R] (FL)
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Policy Area :

Commerce
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  • Small business
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Travel and tourism
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases

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