To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.
Public Law 112-1 · H.R. 366 · 112th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jan 31, 2011 · Commerce
Sponsor: Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO-6)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends through May 31, 2011, under the same terms and conditions, the authorization for any program, authority, or provision, including any pilot program, that is currently authorized through January 31, 2011, under the Small Business Act or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 2608 · became Public Law 112-36Related bill
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
S. 990 · became Public Law 112-14Related bill
PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.
- Jan 31, 2011Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-1.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jan 28, 2011FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jan 26, 2011FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Jan 25, 2011FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 366.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Graves (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Jan 20, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
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Official record
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