HR2966-118

Introduced

To reauthorize and limit the pre-disaster mitigation program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Apr 27, 2023

Analysis under review: This bill has generated analysis that may be too generic or incomplete. Clause-level evidence remains available below.

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides pre-disaster mitigation program Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C and defines increase in allowable amount of physical disaster loan for mitigation Section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A)) is amended, in the second proviso, by striking 20 per centum. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Finance, Native American Tribes, Criminal Justice, and Environment.

Who Benefits and How

Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could face reduced risk, Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities could face reduced risk, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides pre-disaster mitigation program Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
  • Defines increase in allowable amount of physical disaster loan for mitigation Section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A)) is amended, in the second proviso, by striking 20 per centum...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides pre-disaster mitigation program Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C and defines increase in allowable amount of physical disaster loan for mitigation Section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A)) is amended, in the second proviso, by striking 20 per centum.

Key Policy Areas

Finance, Native American Tribes, Criminal Justice, Environment

Primary Purpose

The bill provides pre-disaster mitigation program Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C and defines increase in allowable amount of physical disaster loan for mitigation Section 7(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(1)(A)) is amended, in the second proviso, by striking 20 per centum.

Policy Domains

Finance Native American Tribes Criminal Justice Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
  • Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill:
Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Model: codex-gpt-5:bulk-repair | Version: bill_summary_v2 | Source: ih
Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill:
Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill:
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill:
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Apr 27, 2023

Mr. Morelle (for himself and Mr. Stauber) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Finance Native American Tribes Criminal Justice Environment

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