To amend the Small Business Act to ensure that when a small business participating in the 8(a) business development program is affected by a catastrophic incident, the period in which it can participate is extended by 18 months.
Disadvantaged Business Disaster Eligibility Act - Amends the Small Business Act to provide that if a small business is affected by a catastrophic incident while participating in any section 8(a) business development program, the eligibility period for its participation in such program shall be extended by 18 months.
Deems the 2005 Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma, and Rita as catastrophic incidents for purposes of this Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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