A bill to amend the Small Business Act.
Public Law 93-237 · S. 2482 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jan 2, 1974 · Commerce
Sponsor: Sen. Alan Cranston (D-CA)
Cosponsors (1): Sen. Claiborne Pell
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Increases the appropriations amounts authorized under the Small Business Act. Expands the authority of the Small Business Administration to make loans to assist small business concerns in meeting regulatory standards.
Provides for livestock loans and loans for adjustment assistance in base closings under the Small Business Act. States that the Administrator shall not discriminate on the basis of sex or marital status against any person or small business concern applying for or receiving assistance from the Administration.
Provides that livestock loans under the Small Business Act shall include loans to persons who are engaged in the business of raising livestock (including but not limited to cattle, hogs, and poultry), and who suffer substantial economic injury as a result of animal disease.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jan 2, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-237.
- Dec 21, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Dec 20, 1973Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- Dec 19, 1973Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.
- Dec 17, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #695 (339-21).House roll call 695
- Sep 28, 1973FloorFloor · Measure reconsidered and repassed Senate, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, roll call #435 (89-0).Senate roll call 435
- Sep 25, 1973IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.