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 PUBLIC LAW 108–172—DEC. 6, 2003

117 STAT. 2065

Public Law 108–172 108th Congress An Act To temporarily extend the programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 through March 15, 2004, and for other purposes.

Dec. 6, 2003 [S. 1895]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF PROGRAM AUTHORITY.

(a) IN GENERAL.—Any program, authority, or provision, including any pilot program, authorized under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) or the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.) as of September 30, 2003, that is scheduled to expire on or after September 30, 2003 and before March 15, 2004, shall remain authorized through March 15, 2004, under the same terms and conditions in effect on September 30, 2003. (b) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding subsection (a), section 303(g)(2) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 683(g)(2)) is amended by striking ‘‘1.38 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘1.46 percent’’. Approved December 6, 2003.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1895: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003): Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 20, considered and passed House.

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