(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Extends through September 30 (currently, June 4), 2004, under the same terms and conditions, the authorization for any program, activity, or provision, including any pilot program, that is authorized under the Small Business Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 as of September 30, 2003.
Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Small Business Administration (SBA) to contract with an agent to carry out the assessment and collection of annual fees for SBA-guaranteed loans to small businesses. Allows the agent to be compensated through any of the fees assessed, as well as interest earned on such assessments while in the agent's control.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Mrs. Capito moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7028-7031)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5008.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7028-7029)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7028-7029)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9239-9240)
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9239-9240)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-306.
Became Public Law No: 108-306.
Enacted as Public Law 108-306
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