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Bill96th CongressFiled Jan 25, 1980Commerce
S. 2224

A bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase the solar energy and energy conservation loan program authorization, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (May 20, 1980)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to consult with Regional Solar Energy Centers of the Department of Energy in evaluating applications for SBA solar energy and energy-conservation assistance.

Authorizes $45,000,000 in direct loans and $33,000,000 in guaranteed loans for such program in fiscal year 1981.

What just happenedMay 22, 1980

Referred to House Committee on Small Business.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA](R-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. May 22, 1980IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business Committee
  2. May 20, 1980Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  3. May 20, 1980Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  4. May 20, 1980Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  5. May 20, 1980Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

  6. May 14, 1980Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Small Business with amendment, S. Rept. 96-702.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  7. May 14, 1980Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Small Business with amendment, S. Rept. 96-702.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  8. Jan 25, 1980IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Select Committee on Small Business.

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
  9. Jan 25, 1980IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMay 20, 198035
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to consult with Regional Solar Energy Centers of the Department of Energy in evaluating applications for SBA solar energy and energy-conservation assistance.

Authorizes $45,000,000 in direct loans and $33,000,000 in guaranteed loans for such program in fiscal year 1981.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 14, 198001
(Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Small Business with amendment, S. Rept. 96-702)

Amends the Small Business Act to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to consult with Regional Solar Energy Centers of the Department of Energy in evaluating applications for SBA solar energy and energy-conservation assistance.

Authorizes $45,000,000 in direct loans and $33,000,000 in guaranteed loans for such program in fiscal year 1981.

Introduced in SenateJan 25, 198000

Amends the Small Business Act to increase loan authorizations to small business concerns for solar energy and energy conservation measures from $30,000,000 to $60,000,000 in direct and immediate participation loans and from $45,000,000 to $90,000,000 in guaranteed loans.