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Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1021| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025 aims to amend the Small Business Act by increasing the threshold for collateral requirements on disaster loans. Specifically, it raises the minimum loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral from $14,000 to $50,000 , applying this change to all disasters, not just major ones. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States submit a report within three years of enactment. This report will analyze the performance and default rates of disaster loans, specifically assessing the impact of the new collateral amount amendments on these loans. Finally, the Act directs the Small Business Administration to improve its disaster loan outreach and marketing efforts by distinguishing between rural and urban communities and addressing the unique challenges rural areas face in accessing these vital loans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9611
Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2024
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-397
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9611
    Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2024


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-397
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-397: Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025

Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1021| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2025
The Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025 aims to amend the Small Business Act by increasing the threshold for collateral requirements on disaster loans. Specifically, it raises the minimum loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral from $14,000 to $50,000 , applying this change to all disasters, not just major ones. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Comptroller General of the United States submit a report within three years of enactment. This report will analyze the performance and default rates of disaster loans, specifically assessing the impact of the new collateral amount amendments on these loans. Finally, the Act directs the Small Business Administration to improve its disaster loan outreach and marketing efforts by distinguishing between rural and urban communities and addressing the unique challenges rural areas face in accessing these vital loans.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9611
Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2024
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-397
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9611
    Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2024


  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-397
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (1)
Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Small Business Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-397: Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted