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I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4153IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJune 26, 2025Mr. Alford (for himself and Mr. Wied) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the maximum loan amount for certain loans, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act or the STRONG Act.

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Maximum loan amount for a 7(a) loan

Section 7(a)(3)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(3)(A)) is amended by striking $3,750,000 (or if the gross loan amount would exceed $5,000,000) and inserting $7,500,000 (or if the gross loan amount would exceed $10,000,000).

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Maximum loan amount for a development company loan

Section 502(2)(A) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(2)(A)) is amended— (1)by striking $5,000,000 each place it appears and inserting $10,000,000; and (2)by striking $5,500,000 each place it appears and inserting $10,000,000.