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I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 9609IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 16, 2024Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Simpson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo amend the Small Business Act to modify application deadlines and communication requirements for certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

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Modification to application deadlines and communication requirements for certain disaster assistance

Section 7(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (4)—(A)by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:(C)

Extension

With respect to a deadline established in subparagraph (A) for a major disaster, the Administrator shall extend such deadline for a period of 60 days.(D)

Acceptance of applications

The Administrator may accept an application for disaster relief relating to a major disaster under this paragraph at any time if the applicant demonstrates good cause for the late submission.(E)

Public awareness

The Administrator make efforts in addition to those efforts required under paragraph (5) to communicate to the public and to each office of a Member of Congress that represents a district in which a major disaster has occurred the requirements relating to deadlines under subparagraphs (C) and (D). ; and(B)in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives and inserting , the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives, and each office of a Member of Congress that represents a district in which a major disaster has occurred; and(2)in paragraph (5), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting and to communicate to each office of a Member of Congress that represents a district in which a major disaster has occurred, after web-based outlets,.