SBA disaster loans would get a 12-month interest-free window
In committeeH.R. 3557Latest action
Sponsor: Joe Neguse · Representative · CO
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Official title: To amend the Small Business Act to waive the accrual of interest and payments for certain disaster loans for a year, and for other purposes.
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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Small businesses and individuals with new federal disaster loans would pay zero interest and no payments for the first 12 months after receiving funds.
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What does this do?
This bill would set the interest rate to zero and pause all payments for the first 12 months on qualifying federal disaster loans. After that year, normal loan terms would resume. It only applies to loans tied to disasters declared after the bill becomes law.
Who does it affect?
Small businesses, homeowners, and renters who receive a disaster loan through the Small Business Administration after this bill takes effect would qualify. People with existing or older disaster loans would not be covered.
Why does it matter?
Borrowers would have one year without interest charges or required payments before standard repayment begins. Loans connected to disasters declared before the bill's enactment would continue under their original terms.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 21, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · May 21, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.