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ASCEND Act of 2018

Introduced: September 13, 2018 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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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Sep 13, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sep 13, 2018
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Access to Sufficient Capital for Everyone in Natural Disaster areas Act of 2018 or the ASCEND Act of 2018

This bill makes Small Business Administration loans available to small business concerns, homeowners, nonprofit entities, and renters located in an area where a major disaster was declared by reason of by Hurricane Harvey, Irma, or Maria. The bill also revises collateral requirements for disaster loans.

What's happening now September 13, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6826: ASCEND Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6826/
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"H.R. 6826: ASCEND Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6826/.
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H.R. 6826, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6826/.
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[H.R. 6826: ASCEND Act of 2018](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6826/)
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