A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide loans to small business concerns to assist them in meeting mortgage payments and operating costs if they suffer substantial economic injury as the result of rising fuel prices.

Empowers the Small Business Administration to make loans to assist any small business concern in meeting its mortgage payments and operating costs if such concern has suffered or is likely to suffer substantial economic injury as a result of rising fuel prices. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 636(b))