This bill, titled the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act , proposes a significant amendment to the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. Its core objective is to substantially increase the maximum loan amount available for particular small business loans, specifically those outlined in clauses (iv) and (v) of section 502(2)(A). The legislation elevates the maximum loan ceiling from $5,500,000 to $10,000,000 for these designated loan types. To ensure accountability and transparency, the bill also mandates that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration provide annual reports to Congress. These reports will detail the industries and geographic regions that have benefited from loans under the newly expanded limits, allowing for ongoing oversight of the program's reach and effectiveness.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Commerce
Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act
USA119th CongressHR-2831| House
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This bill, titled the Small Business Energy Loan Enhancement Act , proposes a significant amendment to the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. Its core objective is to substantially increase the maximum loan amount available for particular small business loans, specifically those outlined in clauses (iv) and (v) of section 502(2)(A). The legislation elevates the maximum loan ceiling from $5,500,000 to $10,000,000 for these designated loan types. To ensure accountability and transparency, the bill also mandates that the Administrator of the Small Business Administration provide annual reports to Congress. These reports will detail the industries and geographic regions that have benefited from loans under the newly expanded limits, allowing for ongoing oversight of the program's reach and effectiveness.