S 77
Small Business Relief From Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Small Business Relief From Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2019, aims to help small businesses struggling financially due to widespread communicable diseases. It amends the Small Business Act to specifically allow the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide disaster loans to small businesses impacted by diseases that trigger a travel alert or warning from the federal government. The bill expands the definition of qualifying diseases to include those for which the government issues such alerts, ensuring broader support for affected businesses. This legislation seeks to provide a crucial lifeline for small businesses during public health crises.
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Marco Rubio
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