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Small Business Credit Availability Act of 1993

Introduced: January 27, 1993 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 26, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1026)
Feb 4, 1993
Committee Hearings Held.
Jan 27, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Jan 27, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E200-201)
Jan 27, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Small Business Credit Availability Act of 1993 - Establishes the Venture Enhancement and Loan Development Administration for Smaller Undercapitalized Enterprises (Velda Sue) as a Federal instrumentality to: (1) develop uniform underwriting, security appraisal, and repayment standards for qualified loans; (2) determine the eligibility of certified poolers to contract with Velda Sue for specific mortgage pool guarantees; and (3) provide timely repayment guarantees of the principal and interest on certain qualified obligations.

Provides for a Board of Directors to manage Velda Sue. Authorizes Velda Sue to: (1) set conditions under which it will guarantee qualified obligations and securities; and (2) issue securities based on certain pooled interests in qualified obligations.

Directs Velda Sue to issue certification and eligibility standards for secondary marketing for loan poolers.

Directs Velda Sue to establish fees based upon the risk incurred in providing financial assistance or guarantees for: (1) qualified loans; and (2) securities issued by a qualified loan pooler.

Declares that for purposes of the Securities Act of 1933, neither securities nor guarantees issued by Velda Sue shall be deemed to be a security issued by an agent of the Federal Government or a "government security."

Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Treasury without fiscal year limitation.

Provides Federal funding to the Corporation through purchases by the Secretary of Corporation obligations of up to $300 million. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary for such purchases.

What's happening now April 26, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1026)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 660: Small Business Credit Availability Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-660/
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