United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3982 (109th)
Small Business Freedom to Lend Act of 2005
Introduced
6 October 2005
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Summary
Small Business Freedom to Lend Act of 2005 - Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a three-year pilot program to permit an eligible certified development company (CDC) to make loans (for small business development) in any state that is contiguous to its the state of incorporation. Makes eligible CDCs that are designated as either an accredited or premier certified lender under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. Removes the requirement that such a CDC maintain, in each state in which it makes or intends to make loans, separate and distinct memberships, officers, boards of directors, and loan committees. Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to allow an officer, director, or manager of one qualified state or local development company to serve as an officer, director, or manager of another qualified state or local development company.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 October 2005
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 October 2005
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 October 2005
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/3982
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/3982