Senate Bill 2138
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Small-Dollar and Veterans Loans Enhancement Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2138
Congress
116
Policy Area
Commerce
Commerce
Primary focus of measure is business investment, development, regulation; small business; consumer affairs; competition and restrictive trade practices; manufacturing, distribution, retail; marketing; intellectual property. Measures concerning international competitiveness and restrictions on imports and exports may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Ben Cardin
grade
Maryland
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Small-Dollar and Veterans Loans Enhancement Act
This bill eliminates or reduces fees on Small Business Administration (SBA) small-dollar loans for borrowers and certain lenders.
Specifically, in years when the SBA projects its loan programs will operate at a surplus, the SBA must waive or reduce to the maximum extent possible (1) guarantee and yearly fees on all loans to small-dollar borrowers; (2) guarantee fees on express loans to veterans; and (3) if funds allow, fees for lenders making express loans to veterans.
The Congressional Budget Office shall submit an estimate of the cost of providing such fee waivers or reductions.
July 17, 2019
07/17/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
07/17/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:35 PM