    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 117, 108th Congress, 1st Session]
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    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. <>

    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:
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    CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 149 (2003):
    Nov. 19, considered and passed Senate.
    Nov. 20, considered and passed House.