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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 18, 1993
Entitles certain regulated public utility companies and interstate transportation providers operating in areas affected by Hurricanes Andrew or Iniki or Typhoon Omar to apply for and receive disaster assistance loans under appropriate provisions of the Small Business Act without regard to: (1) the size of the qualifying business; (2) the availability of non-Federal sources of credit; or (3) the maximum amount of assistance established under such provisions or related regulations.
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Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] · D–HI
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Referred to the Subcommittee on SBA Legislation and the General Economy.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H698-699)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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