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S. 2612

Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008

Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008 - Directs the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to reduce in 2008 the rate of certain loan fees imposed under the Small Business Act and debenture fees under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008: (1) to cover such rate reductions; and (2) for direct loans and assistance under the SBA Microloan Program.

Amends the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to authorize the SBA to refinance certain existing debt of small businesses that received prior loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion, or expansion.

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-776.

Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-776.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S793-794)

  4. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Small Business Lending Stimulus Act of 2008 — Informed